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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.56, 1,738.14 and 735.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.56, 1,738.14 and 735.88 is: 1,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.56 : 1,738.14 = 735.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.56/1,738.14 = 735.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.56x = 1,738.14 × 735.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.56x = 1,279,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,062.46/1,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.48

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