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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.19, 1,741.63 and 738.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.19, 1,741.63 and 738.39 is: 1,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.19 : 1,741.63 = 738.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.19/1,741.63 = 738.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.19x = 1,741.63 × 738.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.19x = 1,286,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,002.18/1,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.87

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