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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.24, 1,744.20 and 740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.24, 1,744.20 and 740.20 is: 1,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.24 : 1,744.20 = 740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.24/1,744.20 = 740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.24x = 1,744.20 × 740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.24x = 1,291,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,056.84/1,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.21

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