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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.94, 1,896 and 744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.94, 1,896 and 744.70 is: 1,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.94 : 1,896 = 744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.94/1,896 = 744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.94x = 1,896 × 744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.94x = 1,411,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,951.20/1,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.10

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