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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.32, 1,664.40 and 1,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.32, 1,664.40 and 1,087.20 is: 1,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.32 : 1,664.40 = 1,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.32/1,664.40 = 1,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.32x = 1,664.40 × 1,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.32x = 1,809,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,535.68/1,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.54

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