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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.98, 1,662.48 and 762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.98, 1,662.48 and 762.72 is: 1,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.98 : 1,662.48 = 762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.98/1,662.48 = 762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.98x = 1,662.48 × 762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.98x = 1,268,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,006.75/1,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.31

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