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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.66, 1,846.62 and 745.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.66, 1,846.62 and 745.14 is: 1,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.66 : 1,846.62 = 745.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.66/1,846.62 = 745.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.66x = 1,846.62 × 745.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.66x = 1,375,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,990.43/1,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.37

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