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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.64, 1,659.30 and 760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.64, 1,659.30 and 760.38 is: 1,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.64 : 1,659.30 = 760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.64/1,659.30 = 760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.64x = 1,659.30 × 760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.64x = 1,261,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,698.53/1,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.11

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