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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.40, 1,834.24 and 736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.40, 1,834.24 and 736.40 is: 1,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.40 : 1,834.24 = 736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.40/1,834.24 = 736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.40x = 1,834.24 × 736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.40x = 1,350,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,734.34/1,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.99

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