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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.91, 1,815.41 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.91, 1,815.41 and 662.16 is: 994.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.91 : 1,815.41 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.91/1,815.41 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.91x = 1,815.41 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.91x = 1,202,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,100.35/1,208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.36

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