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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.93, 1,747.16 and 741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.93, 1,747.16 and 741.96 is: 1,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.93 : 1,747.16 = 741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.93/1,747.16 = 741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.93x = 1,747.16 × 741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.93x = 1,296,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,319.12/1,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.01

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