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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.24, 1,742.60 and 1,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.24, 1,742.60 and 1,027.44 is: 1,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.24 : 1,742.60 = 1,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.24/1,742.60 = 1,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.24x = 1,742.60 × 1,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.24x = 1,790,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,419.51/1,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.32

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