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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.26, 1,840.80 and 736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.26, 1,840.80 and 736.94 is: 1,102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.26 : 1,840.80 = 736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.26/1,840.80 = 736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.26x = 1,840.80 × 736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.26x = 1,356,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,551.50/1,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.65

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