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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.13, 1,661.69 and 652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.13, 1,661.69 and 652.13 is: 899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.13 : 1,661.69 = 652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.13/1,661.69 = 652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.13x = 1,661.69 × 652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.13x = 1,083,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,631.22/1,204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.93

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