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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.88, 1,658.48 and 1,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.88, 1,658.48 and 1,015.68 is: 1,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.88 : 1,658.48 = 1,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.88/1,658.48 = 1,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.88x = 1,658.48 × 1,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.88x = 1,684,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,484.97/1,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.38

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