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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.06, 1,704.54 and 737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.06, 1,704.54 and 737.98 is: 1,018.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.06 : 1,704.54 = 737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.06/1,704.54 = 737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.06x = 1,704.54 × 737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.06x = 1,257,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,914.94/1,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.50

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