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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.94, 1,805.85 and 736.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.94, 1,805.85 and 736.74 is: 1,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.94 : 1,805.85 = 736.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.94/1,805.85 = 736.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.94x = 1,805.85 × 736.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.94x = 1,330,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,441.93/1,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.33

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