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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.41, 1,662.71 and 738.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.41, 1,662.71 and 738.93 is: 1,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.41 : 1,662.71 = 738.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.41/1,662.71 = 738.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.41x = 1,662.71 × 738.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.41x = 1,228,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,622.61/1,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.10

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