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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.75, 1,668.87 and 760.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.75, 1,668.87 and 760.82 is: 1,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.75 : 1,668.87 = 760.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.75/1,668.87 = 760.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.75x = 1,668.87 × 760.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.75x = 1,269,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,701.33/1,208.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.43

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