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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.26, 1,661.86 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.26, 1,661.86 and 652.26 is: 900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.26 : 1,661.86 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.26/1,661.86 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.26x = 1,661.86 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.26x = 1,083,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,964.80/1,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.11

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