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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.52, 1,664.94 and 740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.52, 1,664.94 and 740.76 is: 1,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.52 : 1,664.94 = 740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.52/1,664.94 = 740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.52x = 1,664.94 × 740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.52x = 1,233,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,320.95/1,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.21

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