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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.19, 1,753.10 and 746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.19, 1,753.10 and 746.25 is: 1,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.19 : 1,753.10 = 746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.19/1,753.10 = 746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.19x = 1,753.10 × 746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.19x = 1,308,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,247.14/1,270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.97

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