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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.44, 1,743.76 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.44, 1,743.76 and 732.64 is: 1,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.44 : 1,743.76 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.44/1,743.76 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.44x = 1,743.76 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.44x = 1,277,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,548.33/1,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.17

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