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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.84, 1,746.81 and 741.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.84, 1,746.81 and 741.86 is: 1,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.84 : 1,746.81 = 741.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.84/1,746.81 = 741.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.84x = 1,746.81 × 741.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.84x = 1,295,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,879.73/1,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.74

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