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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.86, 1,754.58 and 975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.86, 1,754.58 and 975.54 is: 1,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.86 : 1,754.58 = 975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.86/1,754.58 = 975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.86x = 1,754.58 × 975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.86x = 1,711,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,662.97/1,270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.85

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