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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202, 1,659.04 and 782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202, 1,659.04 and 782.40 is: 1,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202 : 1,659.04 = 782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202/1,659.04 = 782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202x = 1,659.04 × 782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202x = 1,298,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,032.90/1,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.89

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