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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.70, 1,660.04 and 784.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.70, 1,660.04 and 784.09 is: 1,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.70 : 1,660.04 = 784.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.70/1,660.04 = 784.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.70x = 1,660.04 × 784.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.70x = 1,301,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,620.76/1,202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.25

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