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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.62, 1,749.78 and 744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.62, 1,749.78 and 744.09 is: 1,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.62 : 1,749.78 = 744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.62/1,749.78 = 744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.62x = 1,749.78 × 744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.62x = 1,301,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,993.80/1,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.12

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