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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.35, 1,665.95 and 735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.35, 1,665.95 and 735 is: 1,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.35 : 1,665.95 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.35/1,665.95 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.35x = 1,665.95 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.35x = 1,224,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,469.58/1,207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.18

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