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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.50, 1,662.25 and 738.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.50, 1,662.25 and 738.66 is: 1,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.50 : 1,662.25 = 738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.50/1,662.25 = 738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.50x = 1,662.25 × 738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.50x = 1,227,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,837.59/1,204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.38

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