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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.78, 1,660.12 and 761.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.78, 1,660.12 and 761.29 is: 1,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.78 : 1,660.12 = 761.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.78/1,660.12 = 761.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.78x = 1,660.12 × 761.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.78x = 1,263,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,826.70/1,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.75

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