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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.57, 1,706.16 and 739.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.57, 1,706.16 and 739.33 is: 1,020.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.57 : 1,706.16 = 739.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.57/1,706.16 = 739.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.57x = 1,706.16 × 739.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.57x = 1,261,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,413.78/1,236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.09

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