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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.80, 1,660.68 and 1,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.80, 1,660.68 and 1,010.40 is: 1,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.80 : 1,660.68 = 1,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.80/1,660.68 = 1,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.80x = 1,660.68 × 1,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.80x = 1,677,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,951.07/1,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.72

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