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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.98, 1,668.65 and 737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.98, 1,668.65 and 737.03 is: 1,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.98 : 1,668.65 = 737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.98/1,668.65 = 737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.98x = 1,668.65 × 737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.98x = 1,229,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,833.08/1,208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.25

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