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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.34, 1,740.38 and 737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.34, 1,740.38 and 737.13 is: 1,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.34 : 1,740.38 = 737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.34/1,740.38 = 737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.34x = 1,740.38 × 737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.34x = 1,282,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,882.62/1,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.08

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