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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.20, 1,666.74 and 742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.20, 1,666.74 and 742.28 is: 1,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.20 : 1,666.74 = 742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.20/1,666.74 = 742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.20x = 1,666.74 × 742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.20x = 1,237,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,187.77/1,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.99

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