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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.44, 1,700.61 and 1,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.44, 1,700.61 and 1,036.52 is: 1,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.44 : 1,700.61 = 1,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.44/1,700.61 = 1,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.44x = 1,700.61 × 1,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.44x = 1,762,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,716.28/1,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.11

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