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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.51, 1,752.01 and 738.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.51, 1,752.01 and 738.55 is: 1,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.51 : 1,752.01 = 738.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.51/1,752.01 = 738.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.51x = 1,752.01 × 738.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.51x = 1,293,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,951.48/1,269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.26

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