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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.01, 1,661.40 and 732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.01, 1,661.40 and 732.02 is: 1,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.01 : 1,661.40 = 732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.01/1,661.40 = 732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.01x = 1,661.40 × 732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.01x = 1,216,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,178.03/1,204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.11

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