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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.66, 1,702.87 and 737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.66, 1,702.87 and 737.19 is: 1,016.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.66 : 1,702.87 = 737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.66/1,702.87 = 737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.66x = 1,702.87 × 737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.66x = 1,255,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,336.89/1,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.75

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