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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.63, 1,744.02 and 739.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.63, 1,744.02 and 739.83 is: 1,021.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.63 : 1,744.02 = 739.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.63/1,744.02 = 739.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.63x = 1,744.02 × 739.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.63x = 1,290,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,278.32/1,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.09

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