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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.77, 2,392.88 and 1,237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.77, 2,392.88 and 1,237.55 is: 1,706.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.77 : 2,392.88 = 1,237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.77/2,392.88 = 1,237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.77x = 2,392.88 × 1,237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.77x = 2,961,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,299.47/1,735.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.04

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