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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.10, 1,741.50 and 738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.10, 1,741.50 and 738.12 is: 1,018.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.10 : 1,741.50 = 738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.10/1,741.50 = 738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.10x = 1,741.50 × 738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.10x = 1,285,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,435.98/1,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.49

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