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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.74, 1,742.45 and 821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.74, 1,742.45 and 821.48 is: 1,132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.74 : 1,742.45 = 821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.74/1,742.45 = 821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.74x = 1,742.45 × 821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.74x = 1,431,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,375.01/1,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.65

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