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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.07, 1,748.57 and 743.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.07, 1,748.57 and 743.11 is: 1,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.07 : 1,748.57 = 743.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.07/1,748.57 = 743.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.07x = 1,748.57 × 743.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.07x = 1,299,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,379.85/1,267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.50

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