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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.60, 1,734.38 and 837.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.60, 1,734.38 and 837.94 is: 1,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.60 : 1,734.38 = 837.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.60/1,734.38 = 837.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.60x = 1,734.38 × 837.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.60x = 1,453,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,306.38/1,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.62

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