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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.55, 1,740.82 and 730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.55, 1,740.82 and 730.44 is: 1,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.55 : 1,740.82 = 730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.55/1,740.82 = 730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.55x = 1,740.82 × 730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.55x = 1,271,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,564.56/1,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.94

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