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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.44, 1,738.14 and 735.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.44, 1,738.14 and 735.58 is: 1,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.44 : 1,738.14 = 735.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.44/1,738.14 = 735.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.44x = 1,738.14 × 735.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.44x = 1,278,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,541.02/1,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.17

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