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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.88, 1,742.16 and 738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.88, 1,742.16 and 738.56 is: 1,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.88 : 1,742.16 = 738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.88/1,742.16 = 738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.88x = 1,742.16 × 738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.88x = 1,286,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,689.69/1,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.85

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