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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.36, 1,858.20 and 964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.36, 1,858.20 and 964.12 is: 1,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.36 : 1,858.20 = 964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.36/1,858.20 = 964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.36x = 1,858.20 × 964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.36x = 1,791,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,527.78/1,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.86

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