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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.09, 1,748.87 and 743.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.09, 1,748.87 and 743.29 is: 1,025.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.09 : 1,748.87 = 743.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.09/1,748.87 = 743.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.09x = 1,748.87 × 743.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.09x = 1,299,913.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,913.21/1,267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.91

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