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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.58, 1,744.86 and 740.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.58, 1,744.86 and 740.51 is: 1,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.58 : 1,744.86 = 740.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.58/1,744.86 = 740.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.58x = 1,744.86 × 740.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.58x = 1,292,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,073.85/1,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.75

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