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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.24, 1,706.97 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.24, 1,706.97 and 883.20 is: 1,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.24 : 1,706.97 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.24/1,706.97 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.24x = 1,706.97 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.24x = 1,507,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,605.62/1,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.52

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