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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.74, 1,748.94 and 743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.74, 1,748.94 and 743.52 is: 1,025.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.74 : 1,748.94 = 743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.74/1,748.94 = 743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.74x = 1,748.94 × 743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.74x = 1,300,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,371.87/1,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.74

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