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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.84, 1,741.97 and 738.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.84, 1,741.97 and 738.77 is: 1,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.84 : 1,741.97 = 738.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.84/1,741.97 = 738.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.84x = 1,741.97 × 738.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.84x = 1,286,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,908.31/1,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.06

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