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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.84, 1,665.48 and 741.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.84, 1,665.48 and 741.09 is: 1,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.84 : 1,665.48 = 741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.84/1,665.48 = 741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.84x = 1,665.48 × 741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.84x = 1,234,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,270.57/1,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.73

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