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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.66, 1,748.55 and 743.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.66, 1,748.55 and 743.32 is: 1,025.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.66 : 1,748.55 = 743.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.66/1,748.55 = 743.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.66x = 1,748.55 × 743.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.66x = 1,299,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,732.19/1,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.30

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