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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.56, 1,668 and 711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.56, 1,668 and 711.28 is: 981.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.56 : 1,668 = 711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.56/1,668 = 711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.56x = 1,668 × 711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.56x = 1,186,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,415.04/1,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.68

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