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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.40, 1,755.79 and 741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.40, 1,755.79 and 741.34 is: 1,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.40 : 1,755.79 = 741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.40/1,755.79 = 741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.40x = 1,755.79 × 741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.40x = 1,301,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,637.36/1,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.98

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