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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.98, 1,738.88 and 736.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.98, 1,738.88 and 736.18 is: 1,015.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.98 : 1,738.88 = 736.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.98/1,738.88 = 736.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.98x = 1,738.88 × 736.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.98x = 1,280,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,123.41/1,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.99

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