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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.50, 1,835.22 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.50, 1,835.22 and 736.66 is: 1,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.50 : 1,835.22 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.50/1,835.22 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.50x = 1,835.22 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.50x = 1,351,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,933.17/1,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.97

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