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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.08, 1,666.72 and 742.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.08, 1,666.72 and 742.52 is: 1,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.08 : 1,666.72 = 742.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.08/1,666.72 = 742.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.08x = 1,666.72 × 742.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.08x = 1,237,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,572.93/1,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.57

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