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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.67, 1,743.56 and 739.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.67, 1,743.56 and 739.51 is: 1,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.67 : 1,743.56 = 739.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.67/1,743.56 = 739.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.67x = 1,743.56 × 739.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.67x = 1,289,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,373.19/1,263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.34

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