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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.34, 1,663.43 and 733.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.34, 1,663.43 and 733.15 is: 1,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.34 : 1,663.43 = 733.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.34/1,663.43 = 733.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.34x = 1,663.43 × 733.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.34x = 1,219,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,543.70/1,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.78

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