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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.50, 1,744.70 and 733.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.50, 1,744.70 and 733.23 is: 1,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.50 : 1,744.70 = 733.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.50/1,744.70 = 733.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.50x = 1,744.70 × 733.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.50x = 1,279,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,262.71/1,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.67

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