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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.02, 1,661.58 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.02, 1,661.58 and 738 is: 1,018.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.02 : 1,661.58 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.02/1,661.58 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.02x = 1,661.58 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.02x = 1,226,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,246.04/1,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.46

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