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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.26, 1,740.42 and 737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.26, 1,740.42 and 737.19 is: 1,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.26 : 1,740.42 = 737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.26/1,740.42 = 737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.26x = 1,740.42 × 737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.26x = 1,283,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,020.22/1,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.25

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