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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.59, 1,743.50 and 739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.59, 1,743.50 and 739.52 is: 1,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.59 : 1,743.50 = 739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.59/1,743.50 = 739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.59x = 1,743.50 × 739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.59x = 1,289,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,353.12/1,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.39

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