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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.44, 1,665.20 and 741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.44, 1,665.20 and 741.08 is: 1,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.44 : 1,665.20 = 741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.44/1,665.20 = 741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.44x = 1,665.20 × 741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.44x = 1,234,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,046.42/1,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.88

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