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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.56, 1,895.75 and 743.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.56, 1,895.75 and 743.45 is: 1,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.56 : 1,895.75 = 743.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.56/1,895.75 = 743.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.56x = 1,895.75 × 743.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.56x = 1,409,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,391.62/1,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.41

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