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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.42, 1,707.58 and 740.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.42, 1,707.58 and 740.33 is: 1,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.42 : 1,707.58 = 740.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.42/1,707.58 = 740.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.42x = 1,707.58 × 740.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.42x = 1,264,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,171.78/1,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.62

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