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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.27, 1,854.23 and 749.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.27, 1,854.23 and 749.19 is: 1,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.27 : 1,854.23 = 749.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.27/1,854.23 = 749.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.27x = 1,854.23 × 749.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.27x = 1,389,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,166.83/1,236.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.68

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