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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.91, 1,705.44 and 738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.91, 1,705.44 and 738.45 is: 1,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.91 : 1,705.44 = 738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.91/1,705.44 = 738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.91x = 1,705.44 × 738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.91x = 1,259,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,382.17/1,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.99

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