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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.64, 1,661.26 and 1,047.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.64, 1,661.26 and 1,047.16 is: 1,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.64 : 1,661.26 = 1,047.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.64/1,661.26 = 1,047.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.64x = 1,661.26 × 1,047.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.64x = 1,739,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,605.02/1,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.09

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