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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.47, 1,752.74 and 772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.47, 1,752.74 and 772.92 is: 1,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.47 : 1,752.74 = 772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.47/1,752.74 = 772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.47x = 1,752.74 × 772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.47x = 1,354,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,723.94/1,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.32

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