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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.64, 1,705.52 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.64, 1,705.52 and 738.30 is: 1,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.64 : 1,705.52 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.64/1,705.52 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.64x = 1,705.52 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.64x = 1,259,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,185.42/1,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.06

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