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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.49, 1,749.43 and 743.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.49, 1,749.43 and 743.69 is: 1,026.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.49 : 1,749.43 = 743.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.49/1,749.43 = 743.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.49x = 1,749.43 × 743.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.49x = 1,301,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,038.90/1,267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.47

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