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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.06, 1,752.24 and 772.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.06, 1,752.24 and 772.54 is: 1,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.06 : 1,752.24 = 772.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.06/1,752.24 = 772.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.06x = 1,752.24 × 772.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.06x = 1,353,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,675.49/1,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.84

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