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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.83, 1,702.37 and 736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.83, 1,702.37 and 736.59 is: 1,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.83 : 1,702.37 = 736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.83/1,702.37 = 736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.83x = 1,702.37 × 736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.83x = 1,253,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,952.80/1,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.31

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