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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.44, 1,707.89 and 706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.44, 1,707.89 and 706.35 is: 974.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.44 : 1,707.89 = 706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.44/1,707.89 = 706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.44x = 1,707.89 × 706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.44x = 1,206,370.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,370.97/1,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.89

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