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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.24, 1,836.94 and 738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.24, 1,836.94 and 738.18 is: 1,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.24 : 1,836.94 = 738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.24/1,836.94 = 738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.24x = 1,836.94 × 738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.24x = 1,355,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,992.37/1,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.72

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