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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.78, 1,661.50 and 762.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.78, 1,661.50 and 762.29 is: 1,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.78 : 1,661.50 = 762.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.78/1,661.50 = 762.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.78x = 1,661.50 × 762.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.78x = 1,266,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,544.84/1,203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.14

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