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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.76, 1,659.50 and 761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.76, 1,659.50 and 761.16 is: 1,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.76 : 1,659.50 = 761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.76/1,659.50 = 761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.76x = 1,659.50 × 761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.76x = 1,263,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,145.02/1,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.21

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