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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.72, 1,856.66 and 1,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.72, 1,856.66 and 1,009.24 is: 1,513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.72 : 1,856.66 = 1,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.72/1,856.66 = 1,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.72x = 1,856.66 × 1,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.72x = 1,873,815.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,815.54/1,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.93

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