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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.04, 1,737.60 and 735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.04, 1,737.60 and 735.04 is: 1,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.04 : 1,737.60 = 735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.04/1,737.60 = 735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.04x = 1,737.60 × 735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.04x = 1,277,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,205.50/1,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.43

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