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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.84, 1,741.08 and 737.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.84, 1,741.08 and 737.77 is: 1,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.84 : 1,741.08 = 737.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.84/1,741.08 = 737.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.84x = 1,741.08 × 737.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.84x = 1,284,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,516.59/1,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.97

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