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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.56, 1,739.52 and 736.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.56, 1,739.52 and 736.88 is: 1,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.56 : 1,739.52 = 736.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.56/1,739.52 = 736.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.56x = 1,739.52 × 736.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.56x = 1,281,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,817.50/1,260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.86

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