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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.28, 1,703.73 and 737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.28, 1,703.73 and 737.82 is: 1,017.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.28 : 1,703.73 = 737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.28/1,703.73 = 737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.28x = 1,703.73 × 737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.28x = 1,257,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,046.07/1,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.62

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