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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.55, 1,656.98 and 758.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.55, 1,656.98 and 758.61 is: 1,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.55 : 1,656.98 = 758.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.55/1,656.98 = 758.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.55x = 1,656.98 × 758.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.55x = 1,257,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,001.60/1,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.02

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