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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.67, 1,846.39 and 737.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.67, 1,846.39 and 737.63 is: 1,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.67 : 1,846.39 = 737.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.67/1,846.39 = 737.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.67x = 1,846.39 × 737.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.67x = 1,361,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,954.56/1,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.67

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