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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.56, 1,707.08 and 765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.56, 1,707.08 and 765.32 is: 1,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.56 : 1,707.08 = 765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.56/1,707.08 = 765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.56x = 1,707.08 × 765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.56x = 1,306,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,462.47/1,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.68

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