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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.68, 1,926.36 and 736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.68, 1,926.36 and 736.12 is: 1,104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.68 : 1,926.36 = 736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.68/1,926.36 = 736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.68x = 1,926.36 × 736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.68x = 1,418,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,032.12/1,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.66

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