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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.23, 1,851.36 and 1,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.23, 1,851.36 and 1,065.93 is: 1,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.23 : 1,851.36 = 1,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.23/1,851.36 = 1,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.23x = 1,851.36 × 1,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.23x = 1,973,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,420.16/1,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.03

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