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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.68, 1,661.28 and 732.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.68, 1,661.28 and 732.66 is: 1,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.68 : 1,661.28 = 732.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.68/1,661.28 = 732.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.68x = 1,661.28 × 732.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.68x = 1,217,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,153.40/1,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.35

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