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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.93, 1,661.62 and 732.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.93, 1,661.62 and 732.90 is: 1,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.93 : 1,661.62 = 732.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.93/1,661.62 = 732.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.93x = 1,661.62 × 732.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.93x = 1,217,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,801.30/1,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.68

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