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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.06, 1,700.28 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.06, 1,700.28 and 735.08 is: 1,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.06 : 1,700.28 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.06/1,700.28 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.06x = 1,700.28 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.06x = 1,249,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,833.32/1,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.43

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