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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.67, 1,753.49 and 746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.67, 1,753.49 and 746.70 is: 1,030.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.67 : 1,753.49 = 746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.67/1,753.49 = 746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.67x = 1,753.49 × 746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.67x = 1,309,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,327.25/1,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.43

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