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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.50, 1,658.88 and 736.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.50, 1,658.88 and 736.56 is: 1,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.50 : 1,658.88 = 736.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.50/1,658.88 = 736.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.50x = 1,658.88 × 736.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.50x = 1,221,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,864.65/1,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.95

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