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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.01, 1,707.02 and 739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.01, 1,707.02 and 739.62 is: 1,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.01 : 1,707.02 = 739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.01/1,707.02 = 739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.01x = 1,707.02 × 739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.01x = 1,262,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,542.43/1,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.64

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