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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.67, 1,738.50 and 735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.67, 1,738.50 and 735.87 is: 1,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.67 : 1,738.50 = 735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.67/1,738.50 = 735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.67x = 1,738.50 × 735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.67x = 1,279,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,310.00/1,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.59

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