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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.76, 1,833.12 and 735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.76, 1,833.12 and 735.16 is: 1,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.76 : 1,833.12 = 735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.76/1,833.12 = 735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.76x = 1,833.12 × 735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.76x = 1,347,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,636.50/1,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.03

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