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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.02, 1,665.78 and 912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.02, 1,665.78 and 912.76 is: 1,258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.02 : 1,665.78 = 912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.02/1,665.78 = 912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.02x = 1,665.78 × 912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.02x = 1,520,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,457.35/1,208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.64

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