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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.06, 1,744.41 and 740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.06, 1,744.41 and 740.35 is: 1,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.06 : 1,744.41 = 740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.06/1,744.41 = 740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.06x = 1,744.41 × 740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.06x = 1,291,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,473.94/1,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.69

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