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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.38, 1,661.71 and 731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.38, 1,661.71 and 731.88 is: 1,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.38 : 1,661.71 = 731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.38/1,661.71 = 731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.38x = 1,661.71 × 731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.38x = 1,216,172.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,172.31/1,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.79

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