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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.32, 1,661.98 and 738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.32, 1,661.98 and 738.58 is: 1,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.32 : 1,661.98 = 738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.32/1,661.98 = 738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.32x = 1,661.98 × 738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.32x = 1,227,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,505.19/1,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.25

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