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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.63, 1,738.29 and 735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.63, 1,738.29 and 735.56 is: 1,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.63 : 1,738.29 = 735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.63/1,738.29 = 735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.63x = 1,738.29 × 735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.63x = 1,278,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,607.90/1,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.07

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