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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.23, 1,746.44 and 741.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.23, 1,746.44 and 741.25 is: 1,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.23 : 1,746.44 = 741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.23/1,746.44 = 741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.23x = 1,746.44 × 741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.23x = 1,294,548.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,548.65/1,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.17

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