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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.31, 1,701.84 and 735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.31, 1,701.84 and 735.87 is: 1,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.31 : 1,701.84 = 735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.31/1,701.84 = 735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.31x = 1,701.84 × 735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.31x = 1,252,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,333.00/1,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.42

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