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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.48, 1,658.96 and 782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.48, 1,658.96 and 782.08 is: 1,079.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.48 : 1,658.96 = 782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.48/1,658.96 = 782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.48x = 1,658.96 × 782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.48x = 1,297,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,439.44/1,201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.87

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