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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.12, 1,753.34 and 746.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.12, 1,753.34 and 746.18 is: 1,030.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.12 : 1,753.34 = 746.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.12/1,753.34 = 746.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.12x = 1,753.34 × 746.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.12x = 1,308,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,307.24/1,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.07

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