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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.87, 1,745.58 and 741.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.87, 1,745.58 and 741.07 is: 1,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.87 : 1,745.58 = 741.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.87/1,745.58 = 741.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.87x = 1,745.58 × 741.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.87x = 1,293,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,596.97/1,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.71

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