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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.41, 1,662.08 and 652.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.41, 1,662.08 and 652.41 is: 900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.41 : 1,662.08 = 652.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.41/1,662.08 = 652.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.41x = 1,662.08 × 652.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.41x = 1,084,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,355.09/1,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.32

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