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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.52, 1,830.36 and 733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.52, 1,830.36 and 733.96 is: 1,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.52 : 1,830.36 = 733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.52/1,830.36 = 733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.52x = 1,830.36 × 733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.52x = 1,343,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,411.03/1,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.79

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