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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.04, 1,662.96 and 739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.04, 1,662.96 and 739.28 is: 1,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.04 : 1,662.96 = 739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.04/1,662.96 = 739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.04x = 1,662.96 × 739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.04x = 1,229,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,393.07/1,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.21

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