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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.05, 1,740.47 and 737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.05, 1,740.47 and 737.34 is: 1,017.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.05 : 1,740.47 = 737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.05/1,740.47 = 737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.05x = 1,740.47 × 737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.05x = 1,283,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,314.46/1,261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.66

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