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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.99, 1,664.37 and 911.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.99, 1,664.37 and 911.79 is: 1,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.99 : 1,664.37 = 911.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.99/1,664.37 = 911.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.99x = 1,664.37 × 911.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.99x = 1,517,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,555.92/1,206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.31

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