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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.80, 1,752.48 and 773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.80, 1,752.48 and 773.46 is: 1,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.80 : 1,752.48 = 773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.80/1,752.48 = 773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.80x = 1,752.48 × 773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.80x = 1,355,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,473.18/1,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.63

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