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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.46, 1,664.22 and 763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.46, 1,664.22 and 763.60 is: 1,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.46 : 1,664.22 = 763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.46/1,664.22 = 763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.46x = 1,664.22 × 763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.46x = 1,270,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,798.39/1,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.33

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