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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.08, 1,741.86 and 738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.08, 1,741.86 and 738.28 is: 1,018.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.08 : 1,741.86 = 738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.08/1,741.86 = 738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.08x = 1,741.86 × 738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.08x = 1,285,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,980.40/1,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.94

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