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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.50, 1,753.29 and 746.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.50, 1,753.29 and 746.84 is: 1,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.50 : 1,753.29 = 746.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.50/1,753.29 = 746.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.50x = 1,753.29 × 746.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.50x = 1,309,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,418.34/1,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.63

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