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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.74, 1,707.85 and 740.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.74, 1,707.85 and 740.56 is: 1,021.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.74 : 1,707.85 = 740.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.74/1,707.85 = 740.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.74x = 1,707.85 × 740.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.74x = 1,264,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,765.40/1,237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.83

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