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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.55, 1,666.86 and 736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.55, 1,666.86 and 736.52 is: 1,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.55 : 1,666.86 = 736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.55/1,666.86 = 736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.55x = 1,666.86 × 736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.55x = 1,227,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,675.73/1,208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.83

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