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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.67, 1,753.52 and 773.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.67, 1,753.52 and 773.21 is: 1,067.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.67 : 1,753.52 = 773.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.67/1,753.52 = 773.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.67x = 1,753.52 × 773.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.67x = 1,355,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,833.14/1,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.02

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