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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.78, 1,701.66 and 736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.78, 1,701.66 and 736.32 is: 1,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.78 : 1,701.66 = 736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.78/1,701.66 = 736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.78x = 1,701.66 × 736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.78x = 1,252,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,957.78/1,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.54

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