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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.32, 1,660.12 and 761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.32, 1,660.12 and 761.28 is: 1,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.32 : 1,660.12 = 761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.32/1,660.12 = 761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.32x = 1,660.12 × 761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.32x = 1,263,816.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,816.15/1,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.15

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