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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.18, 1,661.97 and 733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.18, 1,661.97 and 733.15 is: 1,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.18 : 1,661.97 = 733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.18/1,661.97 = 733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.18x = 1,661.97 × 733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.18x = 1,218,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,465.00/1,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.02

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