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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.84, 1,660.80 and 1,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.84, 1,660.80 and 1,104.40 is: 1,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.84 : 1,660.80 = 1,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.84/1,660.80 = 1,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.84x = 1,660.80 × 1,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.84x = 1,834,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,187.52/1,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.35

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