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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.24, 1,662.54 and 872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.24, 1,662.54 and 872.32 is: 1,204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.24 : 1,662.54 = 872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.24/1,662.54 = 872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.24x = 1,662.54 × 872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.24x = 1,450,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,266.89/1,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.30

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