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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.68, 1,742.48 and 731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.68, 1,742.48 and 731.36 is: 1,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.68 : 1,742.48 = 731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.68/1,742.48 = 731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.68x = 1,742.48 × 731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.68x = 1,274,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,380.17/1,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.27

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