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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.86, 1,856.21 and 718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.86, 1,856.21 and 718.01 is: 1,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.86 : 1,856.21 = 718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.86/1,856.21 = 718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.86x = 1,856.21 × 718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.86x = 1,332,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,779.14/1,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.68

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