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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.84, 1,707.64 and 740.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.84, 1,707.64 and 740.23 is: 1,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.84 : 1,707.64 = 740.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.84/1,707.64 = 740.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.84x = 1,707.64 × 740.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.84x = 1,264,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,046.36/1,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.17

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