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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.88, 1,741.40 and 737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.88, 1,741.40 and 737.91 is: 1,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.88 : 1,741.40 = 737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.88/1,741.40 = 737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.88x = 1,741.40 × 737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.88x = 1,284,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,996.47/1,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.32

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