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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.92, 1,742.74 and 738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.92, 1,742.74 and 738.88 is: 1,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.92 : 1,742.74 = 738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.92/1,742.74 = 738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.92x = 1,742.74 × 738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.92x = 1,287,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,675.73/1,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.60

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