Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204, 1,661.52 and 652
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,204, 1,661.52 and 652 is: 899.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,204 : 1,661.52 = 652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,204/1,661.52 = 652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,204x = 1,661.52 × 652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,204x = 1,083,311.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,083,311.04/1,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899.76
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