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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.91, 1,702.81 and 736.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.91, 1,702.81 and 736.77 is: 1,016.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.91 : 1,702.81 = 736.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.91/1,702.81 = 736.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.91x = 1,702.81 × 736.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.91x = 1,254,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,579.32/1,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.75

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