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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.36, 1,703.26 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.36, 1,703.26 and 737.12 is: 1,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.36 : 1,703.26 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.36/1,703.26 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.36x = 1,703.26 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.36x = 1,255,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,512.19/1,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.14

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