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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.52, 1,845.08 and 735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.52, 1,845.08 and 735.56 is: 1,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.52 : 1,845.08 = 735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.52/1,845.08 = 735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.52x = 1,845.08 × 735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.52x = 1,357,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,154.14/1,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.81

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