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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.60, 1,702.04 and 736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.60, 1,702.04 and 736.02 is: 1,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.60 : 1,702.04 = 736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.60/1,702.04 = 736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.60x = 1,702.04 × 736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.60x = 1,252,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,735.48/1,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.51

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