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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.36, 1,742.10 and 738.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.36, 1,742.10 and 738.38 is: 1,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.36 : 1,742.10 = 738.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.36/1,742.10 = 738.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.36x = 1,742.10 × 738.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.36x = 1,286,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,331.80/1,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.99

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