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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.75, 1,662.56 and 652.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.75, 1,662.56 and 652.75 is: 900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.75 : 1,662.56 = 652.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.75/1,662.56 = 652.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.75x = 1,662.56 × 652.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.75x = 1,085,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,236.04/1,204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.80

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