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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.17, 1,739.88 and 737.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.17, 1,739.88 and 737.37 is: 1,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.17 : 1,739.88 = 737.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.17/1,739.88 = 737.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.17x = 1,739.88 × 737.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.17x = 1,282,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,935.32/1,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.26

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