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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.34, 1,661.99 and 738.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.34, 1,661.99 and 738.59 is: 1,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.34 : 1,661.99 = 738.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.34/1,661.99 = 738.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.34x = 1,661.99 × 738.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.34x = 1,227,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,517.19/1,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.25

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