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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.44, 1,662.84 and 762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.44, 1,662.84 and 762.72 is: 1,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.44 : 1,662.84 = 762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.44/1,662.84 = 762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.44x = 1,662.84 × 762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.44x = 1,268,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,281.32/1,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.00

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