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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.26, 1,738.02 and 735.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.26, 1,738.02 and 735.37 is: 1,014.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.26 : 1,738.02 = 735.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.26/1,738.02 = 735.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.26x = 1,738.02 × 735.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.26x = 1,278,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,087.77/1,259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.95

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