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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.67, 1,746.63 and 741.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.67, 1,746.63 and 741.69 is: 1,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.67 : 1,746.63 = 741.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.67/1,746.63 = 741.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.67x = 1,746.63 × 741.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.67x = 1,295,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,458.00/1,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.54

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