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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.11, 1,833.75 and 736.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.11, 1,833.75 and 736.05 is: 1,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.11 : 1,833.75 = 736.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.11/1,833.75 = 736.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.11x = 1,833.75 × 736.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.11x = 1,349,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,734.45/1,223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.53

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