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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.08, 1,744.62 and 740.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.08, 1,744.62 and 740.10 is: 1,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.08 : 1,744.62 = 740.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.08/1,744.62 = 740.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.08x = 1,744.62 × 740.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.08x = 1,291,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,193.26/1,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.45

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