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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.73, 1,745.07 and 740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.73, 1,745.07 and 740.66 is: 1,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.73 : 1,745.07 = 740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.73/1,745.07 = 740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.73x = 1,745.07 × 740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.73x = 1,292,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,503.55/1,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.96

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