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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.71, 1,753.07 and 772.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.71, 1,753.07 and 772.95 is: 1,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.71 : 1,753.07 = 772.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.71/1,753.07 = 772.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.71x = 1,753.07 × 772.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.71x = 1,355,031.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,031.59/1,270.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.36

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