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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.65, 1,701.30 and 735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.65, 1,701.30 and 735.04 is: 1,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.65 : 1,701.30 = 735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.65/1,701.30 = 735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.65x = 1,701.30 × 735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.65x = 1,250,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,523.55/1,232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.50

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