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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.72, 1,661.26 and 737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.72, 1,661.26 and 737.88 is: 1,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.72 : 1,661.26 = 737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.72/1,661.26 = 737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.72x = 1,661.26 × 737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.72x = 1,225,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,810.53/1,203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.35

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