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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.34, 1,664.18 and 757.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.34, 1,664.18 and 757.41 is: 1,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.34 : 1,664.18 = 757.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.34/1,664.18 = 757.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.34x = 1,664.18 × 757.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.34x = 1,260,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,466.57/1,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.74

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