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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.12, 1,744.49 and 733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.12, 1,744.49 and 733.11 is: 1,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.12 : 1,744.49 = 733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.12/1,744.49 = 733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.12x = 1,744.49 × 733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.12x = 1,278,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,904.90/1,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.70

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