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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.10, 1,802.55 and 716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.10, 1,802.55 and 716.90 is: 1,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.10 : 1,802.55 = 716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.10/1,802.55 = 716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.10x = 1,802.55 × 716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.10x = 1,292,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,248.10/1,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.21

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