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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.14, 1,660.09 and 993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.14, 1,660.09 and 993.54 is: 1,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.14 : 1,660.09 = 993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.14/1,660.09 = 993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.14x = 1,660.09 × 993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.14x = 1,649,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,365.82/1,204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.75

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