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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.48, 1,659.98 and 737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.48, 1,659.98 and 737.96 is: 1,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.48 : 1,659.98 = 737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.48/1,659.98 = 737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.48x = 1,659.98 × 737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.48x = 1,224,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,998.84/1,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.88

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