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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.34, 1,668.61 and 737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.34, 1,668.61 and 737.10 is: 1,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.34 : 1,668.61 = 737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.34/1,668.61 = 737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.34x = 1,668.61 × 737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.34x = 1,229,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,932.43/1,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.03

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