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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.86, 1,966.77 and 736.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.86, 1,966.77 and 736.14 is: 1,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.86 : 1,966.77 = 736.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.86/1,966.77 = 736.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.86x = 1,966.77 × 736.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.86x = 1,447,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,818.07/1,312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.80

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