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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.50, 1,742.46 and 731.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.50, 1,742.46 and 731.29 is: 1,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.50 : 1,742.46 = 731.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.50/1,742.46 = 731.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.50x = 1,742.46 × 731.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.50x = 1,274,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,239.74/1,262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.30

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