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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.49, 1,742.04 and 738.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.49, 1,742.04 and 738.42 is: 1,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.49 : 1,742.04 = 738.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.49/1,742.04 = 738.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.49x = 1,742.04 × 738.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.49x = 1,286,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,357.18/1,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.90

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