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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.87, 1,702.76 and 736.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.87, 1,702.76 and 736.53 is: 1,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.87 : 1,702.76 = 736.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.87/1,702.76 = 736.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.87x = 1,702.76 × 736.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.87x = 1,254,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,130.14/1,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.42

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