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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.60, 1,668.37 and 816.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.60, 1,668.37 and 816.15 is: 1,126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.60 : 1,668.37 = 816.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.60/1,668.37 = 816.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.60x = 1,668.37 × 816.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.60x = 1,361,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,640.18/1,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.63

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