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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.14, 1,740.38 and 737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.14, 1,740.38 and 737.06 is: 1,017.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.14 : 1,740.38 = 737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.14/1,740.38 = 737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.14x = 1,740.38 × 737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.14x = 1,282,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,764.48/1,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.15

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