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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.78, 1,753.68 and 746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.78, 1,753.68 and 746.68 is: 1,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.78 : 1,753.68 = 746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.78/1,753.68 = 746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.78x = 1,753.68 × 746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.78x = 1,309,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,437.78/1,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.42

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