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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.26, 1,663.26 and 733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.26, 1,663.26 and 733.11 is: 1,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.26 : 1,663.26 = 733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.26/1,663.26 = 733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.26x = 1,663.26 × 733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.26x = 1,219,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,349.79/1,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.69

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