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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.34, 1,662 and 652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.34, 1,662 and 652.34 is: 900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.34 : 1,662 = 652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.34/1,662 = 652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.34x = 1,662 × 652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.34x = 1,084,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,189.08/1,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.24

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