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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.85, 1,704.98 and 738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.85, 1,704.98 and 738.51 is: 1,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.85 : 1,704.98 = 738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.85/1,704.98 = 738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.85x = 1,704.98 × 738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.85x = 1,259,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,144.78/1,235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.85

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