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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.28, 1,745.60 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.28, 1,745.60 and 741.12 is: 1,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.28 : 1,745.60 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.28/1,745.60 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.28x = 1,745.60 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.28x = 1,293,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,699.07/1,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.46

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