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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.77, 1,665.45 and 758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.77, 1,665.45 and 758.71 is: 1,047.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.77 : 1,665.45 = 758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.77/1,665.45 = 758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.77x = 1,665.45 × 758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.77x = 1,263,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,589.41/1,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.09

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