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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.06, 1,656.75 and 734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.06, 1,656.75 and 734.50 is: 1,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.06 : 1,656.75 = 734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.06/1,656.75 = 734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.06x = 1,656.75 × 734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.06x = 1,216,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,882.88/1,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.17

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