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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.49, 1,741.58 and 738.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.49, 1,741.58 and 738.21 is: 1,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.49 : 1,741.58 = 738.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.49/1,741.58 = 738.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.49x = 1,741.58 × 738.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.49x = 1,285,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,657.38/1,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.35

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