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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.44, 1,702.05 and 736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.44, 1,702.05 and 736.10 is: 1,015.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.44 : 1,702.05 = 736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.44/1,702.05 = 736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.44x = 1,702.05 × 736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.44x = 1,252,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,870.49/1,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.76

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