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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.13, 1,664.56 and 764.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.13, 1,664.56 and 764.37 is: 1,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.13 : 1,664.56 = 764.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.13/1,664.56 = 764.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.13x = 1,664.56 × 764.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.13x = 1,272,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,339.73/1,206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.89

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