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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.60, 1,744.86 and 740.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.60, 1,744.86 and 740.38 is: 1,021.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.60 : 1,744.86 = 740.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.60/1,744.86 = 740.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.60x = 1,744.86 × 740.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.60x = 1,291,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,859.45/1,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.56

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