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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.56, 1,745.19 and 740.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.56, 1,745.19 and 740.67 is: 1,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.56 : 1,745.19 = 740.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.56/1,745.19 = 740.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.56x = 1,745.19 × 740.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.56x = 1,292,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,609.88/1,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.18

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