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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.17, 1,661.76 and 652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.17, 1,661.76 and 652.17 is: 900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.17 : 1,661.76 = 652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.17/1,661.76 = 652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.17x = 1,661.76 × 652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.17x = 1,083,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,750.02/1,204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.00

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