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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.68, 1,666.08 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.68, 1,666.08 and 944.64 is: 1,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.68 : 1,666.08 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.68/1,666.08 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.68x = 1,666.08 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.68x = 1,573,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,845.81/1,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.20

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