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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.34, 1,732.71 and 837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.34, 1,732.71 and 837.22 is: 1,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.34 : 1,732.71 = 837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.34/1,732.71 = 837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.34x = 1,732.71 × 837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.34x = 1,450,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,659.47/1,257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.75

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