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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.01, 1,748.40 and 743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.01, 1,748.40 and 743 is: 1,025.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.01 : 1,748.40 = 743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.01/1,748.40 = 743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.01x = 1,748.40 × 743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.01x = 1,299,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,061.20/1,267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.30

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