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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.81, 1,804.21 and 716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.81, 1,804.21 and 716.81 is: 1,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.81 : 1,804.21 = 716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.81/1,804.21 = 716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.81x = 1,804.21 × 716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.81x = 1,293,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,264.96/1,202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.21

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