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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.23, 1,834.19 and 736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.23, 1,834.19 and 736.80 is: 1,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.23 : 1,834.19 = 736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.23/1,834.19 = 736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.23x = 1,834.19 × 736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.23x = 1,351,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,427.54/1,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.00

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