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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.66, 1,663.31 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.66, 1,663.31 and 733.56 is: 1,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.66 : 1,663.31 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.66/1,663.31 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.66x = 1,663.31 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.66x = 1,220,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,134.02/1,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.01

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