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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.52, 1,742.53 and 731.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.52, 1,742.53 and 731.49 is: 1,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.52 : 1,742.53 = 731.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.52/1,742.53 = 731.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.52x = 1,742.53 × 731.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.52x = 1,274,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,639.61/1,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.60

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