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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.93, 1,744.38 and 739.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.93, 1,744.38 and 739.95 is: 1,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.93 : 1,744.38 = 739.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.93/1,744.38 = 739.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.93x = 1,744.38 × 739.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.93x = 1,290,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,753.98/1,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.22

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