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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.91, 1,663.05 and 784.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.91, 1,663.05 and 784.53 is: 1,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.91 : 1,663.05 = 784.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.91/1,663.05 = 784.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.91x = 1,663.05 × 784.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.91x = 1,304,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,700.38/1,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.82

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