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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.16, 1,661.74 and 652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.16, 1,661.74 and 652.16 is: 899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.16 : 1,661.74 = 652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.16/1,661.74 = 652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.16x = 1,661.74 × 652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.16x = 1,083,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,720.36/1,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.98

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