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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.08, 1,744.02 and 739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.08, 1,744.02 and 739.74 is: 1,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.08 : 1,744.02 = 739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.08/1,744.02 = 739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.08x = 1,744.02 × 739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.08x = 1,290,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,121.35/1,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.60

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