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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.92, 1,870.38 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.92, 1,870.38 and 737.16 is: 1,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.92 : 1,870.38 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.92/1,870.38 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.92x = 1,870.38 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.92x = 1,378,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,769.32/1,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.74

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