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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.48, 1,661.06 and 761.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.48, 1,661.06 and 761.10 is: 1,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.48 : 1,661.06 = 761.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.48/1,661.06 = 761.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.48x = 1,661.06 × 761.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.48x = 1,264,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,232.77/1,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.48

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