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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.14, 1,742.01 and 731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.14, 1,742.01 and 731.11 is: 1,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.14 : 1,742.01 = 731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.14/1,742.01 = 731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.14x = 1,742.01 × 731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.14x = 1,273,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,600.37/1,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.08

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