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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.46, 1,750.39 and 737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.46, 1,750.39 and 737.31 is: 1,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.46 : 1,750.39 = 737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.46/1,750.39 = 737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.46x = 1,750.39 × 737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.46x = 1,290,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,580.05/1,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.44

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