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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.34, 1,707.09 and 758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.34, 1,707.09 and 758.64 is: 1,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.34 : 1,707.09 = 758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.34/1,707.09 = 758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.34x = 1,707.09 × 758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.34x = 1,295,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,066.76/1,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.65

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