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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.77, 1,742.75 and 739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.77, 1,742.75 and 739.24 is: 1,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.77 : 1,742.75 = 739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.77/1,742.75 = 739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.77x = 1,742.75 × 739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.77x = 1,288,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,308.00/1,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.23

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