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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.63, 1,656.87 and 734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.63, 1,656.87 and 734.88 is: 1,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.63 : 1,656.87 = 734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.63/1,656.87 = 734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.63x = 1,656.87 × 734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.63x = 1,217,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,600.63/1,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.13

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