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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.26, 1,753.20 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.26, 1,753.20 and 746.28 is: 1,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.26 : 1,753.20 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.26/1,753.20 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.26x = 1,753.20 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.26x = 1,308,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,378.10/1,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.01

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