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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.38, 1,662.05 and 738.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.38, 1,662.05 and 738.63 is: 1,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.38 : 1,662.05 = 738.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.38/1,662.05 = 738.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.38x = 1,662.05 × 738.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.38x = 1,227,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,639.99/1,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.31

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