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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.12, 1,740.41 and 737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.12, 1,740.41 and 737.32 is: 1,017.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.12 : 1,740.41 = 737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.12/1,740.41 = 737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.12x = 1,740.41 × 737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.12x = 1,283,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,239.10/1,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.54

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