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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.08, 1,656.32 and 757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.08, 1,656.32 and 757.84 is: 1,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.08 : 1,656.32 = 757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.08/1,656.32 = 757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.08x = 1,656.32 × 757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.08x = 1,255,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,225.55/1,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.95

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