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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.10, 1,661.49 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.10, 1,661.49 and 672.96 is: 928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.10 : 1,661.49 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.10/1,661.49 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.10x = 1,661.49 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.10x = 1,118,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,116.31/1,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.59

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