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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.32, 1,707.44 and 740.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.32, 1,707.44 and 740.23 is: 1,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.32 : 1,707.44 = 740.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.32/1,707.44 = 740.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.32x = 1,707.44 × 740.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.32x = 1,263,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,886.07/1,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.47

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