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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.34, 1,705.57 and 738.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.34, 1,705.57 and 738.73 is: 1,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.34 : 1,705.57 = 738.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.34/1,705.57 = 738.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.34x = 1,705.57 × 738.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.34x = 1,259,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,955.73/1,236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.10

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