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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.37, 1,661.85 and 732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.37, 1,661.85 and 732.02 is: 1,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.37 : 1,661.85 = 732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.37/1,661.85 = 732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.37x = 1,661.85 × 732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.37x = 1,216,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,508.48/1,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.08

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