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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.96, 1,741.36 and 738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.96, 1,741.36 and 738.04 is: 1,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.96 : 1,741.36 = 738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.96/1,741.36 = 738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.96x = 1,741.36 × 738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.96x = 1,285,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,193.33/1,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.41

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