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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.75, 1,662.60 and 738.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.75, 1,662.60 and 738.91 is: 1,019.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.75 : 1,662.60 = 738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.75/1,662.60 = 738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.75x = 1,662.60 × 738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.75x = 1,228,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,511.77/1,204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.72

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