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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.58, 1,890.75 and 741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.58, 1,890.75 and 741.27 is: 1,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.58 : 1,890.75 = 741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.58/1,890.75 = 741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.58x = 1,890.75 × 741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.58x = 1,401,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,556.25/1,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.07

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