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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.71, 1,833.13 and 737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.71, 1,833.13 and 737.71 is: 1,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.71 : 1,833.13 = 737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.71/1,833.13 = 737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.71x = 1,833.13 × 737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.71x = 1,352,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,314.67/1,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.10

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