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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.22, 1,704.27 and 737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.22, 1,704.27 and 737.64 is: 1,017.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.22 : 1,704.27 = 737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.22/1,704.27 = 737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.22x = 1,704.27 × 737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.22x = 1,257,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,137.72/1,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.74

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