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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202, 1,659.22 and 736.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202, 1,659.22 and 736.26 is: 1,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202 : 1,659.22 = 736.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202/1,659.22 = 736.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202x = 1,659.22 × 736.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202x = 1,221,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,617.32/1,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.32

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