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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.67, 1,845.36 and 737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.67, 1,845.36 and 737.20 is: 1,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.67 : 1,845.36 = 737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.67/1,845.36 = 737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.67x = 1,845.36 × 737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.67x = 1,360,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,399.39/1,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.41

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