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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.24, 1,666.77 and 765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.24, 1,666.77 and 765.44 is: 1,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.24 : 1,666.77 = 765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.24/1,666.77 = 765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.24x = 1,666.77 × 765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.24x = 1,275,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,814.68/1,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.93

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