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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.87, 1,707.78 and 713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.87, 1,707.78 and 713.80 is: 984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.87 : 1,707.78 = 713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.87/1,707.78 = 713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.87x = 1,707.78 × 713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.87x = 1,219,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,013.36/1,237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.77

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