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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.36, 1,753.42 and 773.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.36, 1,753.42 and 773.35 is: 1,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.36 : 1,753.42 = 773.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.36/1,753.42 = 773.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.36x = 1,753.42 × 773.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.36x = 1,356,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,003.94/1,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.42

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