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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204, 1,661.56 and 738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204, 1,661.56 and 738.16 is: 1,018.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204 : 1,661.56 = 738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204/1,661.56 = 738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204x = 1,661.56 × 738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204x = 1,226,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,497.13/1,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.69

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