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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.35, 1,895.28 and 743.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.35, 1,895.28 and 743.08 is: 1,114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.35 : 1,895.28 = 743.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.35/1,895.28 = 743.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.35x = 1,895.28 × 743.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.35x = 1,408,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,344.66/1,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.77

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