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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.74, 1,737.88 and 735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.74, 1,737.88 and 735.54 is: 1,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.74 : 1,737.88 = 735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.74/1,737.88 = 735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.74x = 1,737.88 × 735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.74x = 1,278,280.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,280.26/1,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.72

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