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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.34, 1,665.84 and 765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.34, 1,665.84 and 765.08 is: 1,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.34 : 1,665.84 = 765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.34/1,665.84 = 765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.34x = 1,665.84 × 765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.34x = 1,274,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,492.54/1,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.62

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