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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.27, 1,745.69 and 741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.27, 1,745.69 and 741.20 is: 1,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.27 : 1,745.69 = 741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.27/1,745.69 = 741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.27x = 1,745.69 × 741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.27x = 1,293,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,892.99/1,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.63

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