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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.68, 1,659.54 and 754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.68, 1,659.54 and 754.48 is: 1,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.68 : 1,659.54 = 754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.68/1,659.54 = 754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.68x = 1,659.54 × 754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.68x = 1,252,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,089.74/1,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.08

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