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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.40, 1,664.68 and 764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.40, 1,664.68 and 764.32 is: 1,054.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.40 : 1,664.68 = 764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.40/1,664.68 = 764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.40x = 1,664.68 × 764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.40x = 1,272,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,348.22/1,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.67

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