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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.55, 1,746.57 and 734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.55, 1,746.57 and 734.47 is: 1,013.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.55 : 1,746.57 = 734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.55/1,746.57 = 734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.55x = 1,746.57 × 734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.55x = 1,282,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,803.27/1,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.63

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