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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.37, 1,697.04 and 1,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.37, 1,697.04 and 1,054.62 is: 1,452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.37 : 1,697.04 = 1,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.37/1,697.04 = 1,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.37x = 1,697.04 × 1,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.37x = 1,789,732.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,732.32/1,232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.27

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