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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.64, 1,741.09 and 737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.64, 1,741.09 and 737.98 is: 1,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.64 : 1,741.09 = 737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.64/1,741.09 = 737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.64x = 1,741.09 × 737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.64x = 1,284,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,880.89/1,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.42

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