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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.34, 1,662.80 and 756.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.34, 1,662.80 and 756.41 is: 1,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.34 : 1,662.80 = 756.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.34/1,662.80 = 756.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.34x = 1,662.80 × 756.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.34x = 1,257,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,746.45/1,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.35

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