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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.32, 1,666.11 and 741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.32, 1,666.11 and 741.57 is: 1,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.32 : 1,666.11 = 741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.32/1,666.11 = 741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.32x = 1,666.11 × 741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.32x = 1,235,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,537.19/1,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.37

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