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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.60, 1,707.92 and 740.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.60, 1,707.92 and 740.29 is: 1,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.60 : 1,707.92 = 740.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.60/1,707.92 = 740.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.60x = 1,707.92 × 740.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.60x = 1,264,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,343.86/1,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.61

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