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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.37, 1,759.04 and 743.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.37, 1,759.04 and 743.37 is: 1,026.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.37 : 1,759.04 = 743.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.37/1,759.04 = 743.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.37x = 1,759.04 × 743.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.37x = 1,307,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,605.05/1,274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.08

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