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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.52, 1,662.20 and 652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.52, 1,662.20 and 652.52 is: 900.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.52 : 1,662.20 = 652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.52/1,662.20 = 652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.52x = 1,662.20 × 652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.52x = 1,084,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,618.74/1,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.46

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