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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.86, 1,666.09 and 764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.86, 1,666.09 and 764.99 is: 1,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.86 : 1,666.09 = 764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.86/1,666.09 = 764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.86x = 1,666.09 × 764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.86x = 1,274,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,542.19/1,207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.21

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