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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.48, 1,805.16 and 741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.48, 1,805.16 and 741.36 is: 1,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.48 : 1,805.16 = 741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.48/1,805.16 = 741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.48x = 1,805.16 × 741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.48x = 1,338,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,273.42/1,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.00

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