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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.26, 1,660.06 and 941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.26, 1,660.06 and 941.82 is: 1,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.26 : 1,660.06 = 941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.26/1,660.06 = 941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.26x = 1,660.06 × 941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.26x = 1,563,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,464.70/1,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.28

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