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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.84, 1,753.30 and 739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.84, 1,753.30 and 739.46 is: 1,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.84 : 1,753.30 = 739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.84/1,753.30 = 739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.84x = 1,753.30 × 739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.84x = 1,296,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,496.37/1,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.19

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