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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.50, 1,707.81 and 706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.50, 1,707.81 and 706.43 is: 974.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.50 : 1,707.81 = 706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.50/1,707.81 = 706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.50x = 1,707.81 × 706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.50x = 1,206,448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,448.22/1,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.91

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