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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.48, 1,707.48 and 795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.48, 1,707.48 and 795.32 is: 1,097.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.48 : 1,707.48 = 795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.48/1,707.48 = 795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.48x = 1,707.48 × 795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.48x = 1,357,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,990.86/1,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.39

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