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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.50, 1,755.33 and 741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.50, 1,755.33 and 741.32 is: 1,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.50 : 1,755.33 = 741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.50/1,755.33 = 741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.50x = 1,755.33 × 741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.50x = 1,301,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,261.24/1,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.60

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