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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.26, 1,668.78 and 737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.26, 1,668.78 and 737.11 is: 1,017.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.26 : 1,668.78 = 737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.26/1,668.78 = 737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.26x = 1,668.78 × 737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.26x = 1,230,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,074.43/1,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.21

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