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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.83, 1,706.40 and 864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.83, 1,706.40 and 864.24 is: 1,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.83 : 1,706.40 = 864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.83/1,706.40 = 864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.83x = 1,706.40 × 864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.83x = 1,474,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,739.14/1,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.39

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