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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.66, 1,662.43 and 652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.66, 1,662.43 and 652.66 is: 900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.66 : 1,662.43 = 652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.66/1,662.43 = 652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.66x = 1,662.43 × 652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.66x = 1,085,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,001.56/1,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.67

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