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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.95, 1,746.88 and 742.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.95, 1,746.88 and 742.15 is: 1,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.95 : 1,746.88 = 742.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.95/1,746.88 = 742.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.95x = 1,746.88 × 742.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.95x = 1,296,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,446.99/1,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.09

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