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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.65, 1,702.68 and 736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.65, 1,702.68 and 736.04 is: 1,015.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.65 : 1,702.68 = 736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.65/1,702.68 = 736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.65x = 1,702.68 × 736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.65x = 1,253,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,240.59/1,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.88

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