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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.53, 1,741.05 and 737.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.53, 1,741.05 and 737.55 is: 1,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.53 : 1,741.05 = 737.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.53/1,741.05 = 737.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.53x = 1,741.05 × 737.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.53x = 1,284,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,111.43/1,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.90

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