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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.28, 1,663.44 and 739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.28, 1,663.44 and 739.44 is: 1,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.28 : 1,663.44 = 739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.28/1,663.44 = 739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.28x = 1,663.44 × 739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.28x = 1,230,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,014.07/1,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.52

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