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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.54, 1,753.77 and 746.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.54, 1,753.77 and 746.38 is: 1,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.54 : 1,753.77 = 746.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.54/1,753.77 = 746.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.54x = 1,753.77 × 746.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.54x = 1,308,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,978.85/1,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.25

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