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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.12, 1,668 and 742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.12, 1,668 and 742.56 is: 1,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.12 : 1,668 = 742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.12/1,668 = 742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.12x = 1,668 × 742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.12x = 1,238,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,590.08/1,209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.37

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