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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.75, 1,656.59 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.75, 1,656.59 and 808.04 is: 1,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.75 : 1,656.59 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.75/1,656.59 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.75x = 1,656.59 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.75x = 1,338,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,590.98/1,200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.80

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