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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.54, 1,664.24 and 834.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.54, 1,664.24 and 834.54 is: 1,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.54 : 1,664.24 = 834.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.54/1,664.24 = 834.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.54x = 1,664.24 × 834.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.54x = 1,388,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,874.85/1,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.17

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