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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.73, 1,662.53 and 732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.73, 1,662.53 and 732.78 is: 1,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.73 : 1,662.53 = 732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.73/1,662.53 = 732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.73x = 1,662.53 × 732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.73x = 1,218,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,265.07/1,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.24

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