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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.04, 1,744.44 and 740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.04, 1,744.44 and 740.12 is: 1,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.04 : 1,744.44 = 740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.04/1,744.44 = 740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.04x = 1,744.44 × 740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.04x = 1,291,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,094.93/1,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.40

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