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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.42, 1,707.64 and 713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.42, 1,707.64 and 713.44 is: 984.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.42 : 1,707.64 = 713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.42/1,707.64 = 713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.42x = 1,707.64 × 713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.42x = 1,218,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,298.68/1,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.55

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