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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.48, 1,667.16 and 759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.48, 1,667.16 and 759.56 is: 1,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.48 : 1,667.16 = 759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.48/1,667.16 = 759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.48x = 1,667.16 × 759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.48x = 1,266,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,308.05/1,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.72

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