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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.48, 1,660.62 and 762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.48, 1,660.62 and 762.16 is: 1,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.48 : 1,660.62 = 762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.48/1,660.62 = 762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.48x = 1,660.62 × 762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.48x = 1,265,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,658.14/1,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.79

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