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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.84, 1,743.82 and 739.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.84, 1,743.82 and 739.63 is: 1,020.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.84 : 1,743.82 = 739.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.84/1,743.82 = 739.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.84x = 1,743.82 × 739.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.84x = 1,289,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,781.59/1,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.53

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