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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.74, 1,768.90 and 743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.74, 1,768.90 and 743.56 is: 1,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.74 : 1,768.90 = 743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.74/1,768.90 = 743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.74x = 1,768.90 × 743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.74x = 1,315,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,274.44/1,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.17

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