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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.10, 1,745.77 and 733.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.10, 1,745.77 and 733.89 is: 1,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.10 : 1,745.77 = 733.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.10/1,745.77 = 733.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.10x = 1,745.77 × 733.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.10x = 1,281,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,203.15/1,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.73

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