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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.22, 1,707.38 and 739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.22, 1,707.38 and 739.84 is: 1,020.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.22 : 1,707.38 = 739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.22/1,707.38 = 739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.22x = 1,707.38 × 739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.22x = 1,263,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,188.02/1,237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.99

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