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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.06, 1,741.65 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.06, 1,741.65 and 738.20 is: 1,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.06 : 1,741.65 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.06/1,741.65 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.06x = 1,741.65 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.06x = 1,285,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,677.32/1,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.71

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