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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.16, 1,854.63 and 743.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.16, 1,854.63 and 743.11 is: 1,114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.16 : 1,854.63 = 743.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.16/1,854.63 = 743.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.16x = 1,854.63 × 743.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.16x = 1,378,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,189.46/1,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.89

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