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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.80, 1,663.48 and 757.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.80, 1,663.48 and 757.39 is: 1,044.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.80 : 1,663.48 = 757.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.80/1,663.48 = 757.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.80x = 1,663.48 × 757.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.80x = 1,259,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,903.12/1,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.87

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