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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.93, 1,702.08 and 736.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.93, 1,702.08 and 736.73 is: 1,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.93 : 1,702.08 = 736.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.93/1,702.08 = 736.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.93x = 1,702.08 × 736.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.93x = 1,253,971.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,971.27/1,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.24

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