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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.61, 1,661.58 and 761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.61, 1,661.58 and 761.74 is: 1,050.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.61 : 1,661.58 = 761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.61/1,661.58 = 761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.61x = 1,661.58 × 761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.61x = 1,265,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,687.80/1,204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.71

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