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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.16, 1,885.12 and 737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.16, 1,885.12 and 737.30 is: 1,105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.16 : 1,885.12 = 737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.16/1,885.12 = 737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.16x = 1,885.12 × 737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.16x = 1,389,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,898.98/1,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.59

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