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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.66, 1,836.72 and 739.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.66, 1,836.72 and 739.04 is: 1,106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.66 : 1,836.72 = 739.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.66/1,836.72 = 739.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.66x = 1,836.72 × 739.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.66x = 1,357,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,409.55/1,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.59

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