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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.17, 1,658.48 and 753.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.17, 1,658.48 and 753.77 is: 1,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.17 : 1,658.48 = 753.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.17/1,658.48 = 753.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.17x = 1,658.48 × 753.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.17x = 1,250,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,112.47/1,202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.88

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