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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.59, 1,740.74 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.59, 1,740.74 and 737.52 is: 1,017.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.59 : 1,740.74 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.59/1,740.74 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.59x = 1,740.74 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.59x = 1,283,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,830.56/1,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.63

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