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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.76, 1,703.88 and 737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.76, 1,703.88 and 737.30 is: 1,017.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.76 : 1,703.88 = 737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.76/1,703.88 = 737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.76x = 1,703.88 × 737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.76x = 1,256,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,270.72/1,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.42

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