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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.52, 1,667.72 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.52, 1,667.72 and 656.52 is: 905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.52 : 1,667.72 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.52/1,667.72 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.52x = 1,667.72 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.52x = 1,094,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,891.53/1,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.98

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