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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.38, 1,745.10 and 740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.38, 1,745.10 and 740.58 is: 1,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.38 : 1,745.10 = 740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.38/1,745.10 = 740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.38x = 1,745.10 × 740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.38x = 1,292,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,386.16/1,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.15

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