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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.08, 1,752.72 and 746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.08, 1,752.72 and 746.12 is: 1,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.08 : 1,752.72 = 746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.08/1,752.72 = 746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.08x = 1,752.72 × 746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.08x = 1,307,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,739.45/1,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.65

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