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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.32, 1,662.93 and 733.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.32, 1,662.93 and 733.07 is: 1,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.32 : 1,662.93 = 733.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.32/1,662.93 = 733.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.32x = 1,662.93 × 733.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.32x = 1,219,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,044.10/1,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.39

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