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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.68, 1,739.49 and 736.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.68, 1,739.49 and 736.61 is: 1,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.68 : 1,739.49 = 736.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.68/1,739.49 = 736.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.68x = 1,739.49 × 736.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.68x = 1,281,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,322.05/1,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.37

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