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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.67, 1,707.94 and 740.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.67, 1,707.94 and 740.02 is: 1,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.67 : 1,707.94 = 740.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.67/1,707.94 = 740.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.67x = 1,707.94 × 740.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.67x = 1,263,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,897.52/1,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.19

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