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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.48, 1,706.43 and 1,061.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.48, 1,706.43 and 1,061.03 is: 1,463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.48 : 1,706.43 = 1,061.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.48/1,706.43 = 1,061.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.48x = 1,706.43 × 1,061.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.48x = 1,810,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,581.67/1,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.12

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