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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.93, 1,799.42 and 737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.93, 1,799.42 and 737.73 is: 1,105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.93 : 1,799.42 = 737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.93/1,799.42 = 737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.93x = 1,799.42 × 737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.93x = 1,327,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,486.12/1,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.38

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