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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.47, 1,883.10 and 736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.47, 1,883.10 and 736.10 is: 1,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.47 : 1,883.10 = 736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.47/1,883.10 = 736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.47x = 1,883.10 × 736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.47x = 1,386,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,149.91/1,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.33

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