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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.84, 1,662.87 and 762.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.84, 1,662.87 and 762.94 is: 1,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.84 : 1,662.87 = 762.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.84/1,662.87 = 762.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.84x = 1,662.87 × 762.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.84x = 1,268,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,670.04/1,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.98

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