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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.82, 1,662.84 and 750.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.82, 1,662.84 and 750.68 is: 1,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.82 : 1,662.84 = 750.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.82/1,662.84 = 750.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.82x = 1,662.84 × 750.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.82x = 1,248,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,260.73/1,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.06

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