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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.91, 1,744.22 and 739.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.91, 1,744.22 and 739.94 is: 1,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.91 : 1,744.22 = 739.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.91/1,744.22 = 739.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.91x = 1,744.22 × 739.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.91x = 1,290,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,614.45/1,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.13

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