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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.51, 1,664.91 and 875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.51, 1,664.91 and 875.26 is: 1,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.51 : 1,664.91 = 875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.51/1,664.91 = 875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.51x = 1,664.91 × 875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.51x = 1,457,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,229.13/1,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.81

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