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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.60, 1,737.68 and 735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.60, 1,737.68 and 735.28 is: 1,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.60 : 1,737.68 = 735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.60/1,737.68 = 735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.60x = 1,737.68 × 735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.60x = 1,277,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,681.35/1,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.35

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