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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.28, 1,704.72 and 737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.28, 1,704.72 and 737.96 is: 1,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.28 : 1,704.72 = 737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.28/1,704.72 = 737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.28x = 1,704.72 × 737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.28x = 1,258,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,015.17/1,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.40

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