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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.12, 1,745.88 and 734.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.12, 1,745.88 and 734.11 is: 1,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.12 : 1,745.88 = 734.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.12/1,745.88 = 734.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.12x = 1,745.88 × 734.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.12x = 1,281,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,664.30/1,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.08

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