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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.02, 1,662.62 and 1,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.02, 1,662.62 and 1,009.02 is: 1,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.02 : 1,662.62 = 1,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.02/1,662.62 = 1,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.02x = 1,662.62 × 1,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.02x = 1,677,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,616.83/1,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.35

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