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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.42, 1,740.93 and 737.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.42, 1,740.93 and 737.45 is: 1,017.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.42 : 1,740.93 = 737.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.42/1,740.93 = 737.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.42x = 1,740.93 × 737.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.42x = 1,283,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,843.89/1,261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.78

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