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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.40, 1,853.40 and 961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.40, 1,853.40 and 961.34 is: 1,439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.40 : 1,853.40 = 961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.40/1,853.40 = 961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.40x = 1,853.40 × 961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.40x = 1,781,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,747.56/1,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.91

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