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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.48, 1,661.58 and 762.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.48, 1,661.58 and 762.22 is: 1,051.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.48 : 1,661.58 = 762.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.48/1,661.58 = 762.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.48x = 1,661.58 × 762.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.48x = 1,266,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,489.51/1,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.48

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