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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.46, 1,739.40 and 736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.46, 1,739.40 and 736.48 is: 1,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.46 : 1,739.40 = 736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.46/1,739.40 = 736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.46x = 1,739.40 × 736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.46x = 1,281,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,033.31/1,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.32

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