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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.79, 1,702.33 and 736.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.79, 1,702.33 and 736.61 is: 1,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.79 : 1,702.33 = 736.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.79/1,702.33 = 736.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.79x = 1,702.33 × 736.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.79x = 1,253,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,953.30/1,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.34

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