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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.89, 1,702.88 and 736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.89, 1,702.88 and 736.52 is: 1,016.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.89 : 1,702.88 = 736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.89/1,702.88 = 736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.89x = 1,702.88 × 736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.89x = 1,254,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,205.18/1,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.47

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