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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.24, 1,662.37 and 811.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.24, 1,662.37 and 811.49 is: 1,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.24 : 1,662.37 = 811.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.24/1,662.37 = 811.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.24x = 1,662.37 × 811.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.24x = 1,348,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,996.63/1,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.21

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