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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.78, 1,746.54 and 741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.78, 1,746.54 and 741.68 is: 1,023.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.78 : 1,746.54 = 741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.78/1,746.54 = 741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.78x = 1,746.54 × 741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.78x = 1,295,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,373.79/1,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.38

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