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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.52, 1,753.08 and 746.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.52, 1,753.08 and 746.36 is: 1,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.52 : 1,753.08 = 746.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.52/1,753.08 = 746.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.52x = 1,753.08 × 746.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.52x = 1,308,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,428.79/1,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.84

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