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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.77, 1,741.32 and 737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.77, 1,741.32 and 737.88 is: 1,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.77 : 1,741.32 = 737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.77/1,741.32 = 737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.77x = 1,741.32 × 737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.77x = 1,284,885.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,885.20/1,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.32

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