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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.14, 1,701.94 and 735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.14, 1,701.94 and 735.80 is: 1,015.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.14 : 1,701.94 = 735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.14/1,701.94 = 735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.14x = 1,701.94 × 735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.14x = 1,252,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,287.45/1,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.53

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