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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.32, 1,742.24 and 738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.32, 1,742.24 and 738.36 is: 1,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.32 : 1,742.24 = 738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.32/1,742.24 = 738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.32x = 1,742.24 × 738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.32x = 1,286,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,400.33/1,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.08

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