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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.09, 1,707.20 and 713.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.09, 1,707.20 and 713.13 is: 984.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.09 : 1,707.20 = 713.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.09/1,707.20 = 713.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.09x = 1,707.20 × 713.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.09x = 1,217,455.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,455.54/1,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.13

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