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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.63, 1,738.35 and 735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.63, 1,738.35 and 735.96 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.63 : 1,738.35 = 735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.63/1,738.35 = 735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.63x = 1,738.35 × 735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.63x = 1,279,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,356.07/1,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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