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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.30, 1,741.96 and 731.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.30, 1,741.96 and 731.26 is: 1,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.30 : 1,741.96 = 731.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.30/1,741.96 = 731.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.30x = 1,741.96 × 731.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.30x = 1,273,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,815.13/1,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.12

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