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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.76, 1,657.12 and 735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.76, 1,657.12 and 735.10 is: 1,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.76 : 1,657.12 = 735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.76/1,657.12 = 735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.76x = 1,657.12 × 735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.76x = 1,218,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,148.91/1,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.48

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