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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.95, 1,749.75 and 736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.95, 1,749.75 and 736.94 is: 1,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.95 : 1,749.75 = 736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.95/1,749.75 = 736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.95x = 1,749.75 × 736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.95x = 1,289,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,454.22/1,267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.96

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