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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.63, 1,851.02 and 747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.63, 1,851.02 and 747.57 is: 1,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.63 : 1,851.02 = 747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.63/1,851.02 = 747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.63x = 1,851.02 × 747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.63x = 1,383,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,767.02/1,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.79

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