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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.32, 1,740.78 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.32, 1,740.78 and 737.52 is: 1,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.32 : 1,740.78 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.32/1,740.78 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.32x = 1,740.78 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.32x = 1,283,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,860.07/1,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.87

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