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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.09, 1,662.44 and 757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.09, 1,662.44 and 757.51 is: 1,045.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.09 : 1,662.44 = 757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.09/1,662.44 = 757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.09x = 1,662.44 × 757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.09x = 1,259,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,324.53/1,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.00

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