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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.96, 1,749.47 and 743.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.96, 1,749.47 and 743.89 is: 1,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.96 : 1,749.47 = 743.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.96/1,749.47 = 743.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.96x = 1,749.47 × 743.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.96x = 1,301,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,409.52/1,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.38

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