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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.83, 1,870.33 and 732.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.83, 1,870.33 and 732.75 is: 1,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.83 : 1,870.33 = 732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.83/1,870.33 = 732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.83x = 1,870.33 × 732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.83x = 1,370,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,480.64/1,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.17

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