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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.64, 1,734.96 and 837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.64, 1,734.96 and 837.88 is: 1,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.64 : 1,734.96 = 837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.64/1,734.96 = 837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.64x = 1,734.96 × 837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.64x = 1,453,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,688.28/1,257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.89

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