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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.21, 1,741.59 and 738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.21, 1,741.59 and 738.24 is: 1,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.21 : 1,741.59 = 738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.21/1,741.59 = 738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.21x = 1,741.59 × 738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.21x = 1,285,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,711.40/1,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.62

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