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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.35, 1,706.16 and 738.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.35, 1,706.16 and 738.97 is: 1,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.35 : 1,706.16 = 738.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.35/1,706.16 = 738.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.35x = 1,706.16 × 738.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.35x = 1,260,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,799.56/1,236.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.77

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