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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.76, 1,701.92 and 736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.76, 1,701.92 and 736.32 is: 1,015.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.76 : 1,701.92 = 736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.76/1,701.92 = 736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.76x = 1,701.92 × 736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.76x = 1,253,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,157.73/1,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.72

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