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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.67, 1,737.12 and 734.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.67, 1,737.12 and 734.87 is: 1,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.67 : 1,737.12 = 734.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.67/1,737.12 = 734.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.67x = 1,737.12 × 734.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.67x = 1,276,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,548.69/1,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.21

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