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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.30, 1,187.70 and 737.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.30, 1,187.70 and 737.37 is: 1,016.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.30 : 1,187.70 = 737.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.30/1,187.70 = 737.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.30x = 1,187.70 × 737.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.30x = 875,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,774.35/861.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.81

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