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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.08, 1,705.89 and 1,060.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.08, 1,705.89 and 1,060.65 is: 1,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.08 : 1,705.89 = 1,060.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.08/1,705.89 = 1,060.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.08x = 1,705.89 × 1,060.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.08x = 1,809,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,352.23/1,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.60

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