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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.40, 1,661.92 and 762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.40, 1,661.92 and 762.32 is: 1,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.40 : 1,661.92 = 762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.40/1,661.92 = 762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.40x = 1,661.92 × 762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.40x = 1,266,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,914.85/1,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.91

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