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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.80, 1,665.48 and 734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.80, 1,665.48 and 734.58 is: 1,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.80 : 1,665.48 = 734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.80/1,665.48 = 734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.80x = 1,665.48 × 734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.80x = 1,223,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,428.30/1,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.78

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