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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.65, 1,708.17 and 740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.65, 1,708.17 and 740.34 is: 1,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.65 : 1,708.17 = 740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.65/1,708.17 = 740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.65x = 1,708.17 × 740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.65x = 1,264,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,629.35/1,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.80

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