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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.08, 1,737.48 and 734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.08, 1,737.48 and 734.92 is: 1,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.08 : 1,737.48 = 734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.08/1,737.48 = 734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.08x = 1,737.48 × 734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.08x = 1,276,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,908.80/1,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.16

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