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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.54, 1,707.31 and 740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.54, 1,707.31 and 740.20 is: 1,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.54 : 1,707.31 = 740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.54/1,707.31 = 740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.54x = 1,707.31 × 740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.54x = 1,263,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,750.86/1,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.18

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