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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.66, 1,702.17 and 736.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.66, 1,702.17 and 736.46 is: 1,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.66 : 1,702.17 = 736.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.66/1,702.17 = 736.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.66x = 1,702.17 × 736.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.66x = 1,253,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,580.12/1,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.15

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