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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.88, 1,666.87 and 655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.88, 1,666.87 and 655.88 is: 905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.88 : 1,666.87 = 655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.88/1,666.87 = 655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.88x = 1,666.87 × 655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.88x = 1,093,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,266.70/1,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.11

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