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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.47, 1,746.40 and 734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.47, 1,746.40 and 734.32 is: 1,013.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.47 : 1,746.40 = 734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.47/1,746.40 = 734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.47x = 1,746.40 × 734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.47x = 1,282,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,404.04/1,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.38

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