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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.15, 1,894.08 and 743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.15, 1,894.08 and 743.25 is: 1,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.15 : 1,894.08 = 743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.15/1,894.08 = 743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.15x = 1,894.08 × 743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.15x = 1,407,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,774.96/1,263.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.50

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