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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.76, 1,742.49 and 738.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.76, 1,742.49 and 738.69 is: 1,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.76 : 1,742.49 = 738.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.76/1,742.49 = 738.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.76x = 1,742.49 × 738.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.76x = 1,287,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,159.94/1,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.32

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