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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.91, 1,753.88 and 746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.91, 1,753.88 and 746.94 is: 1,030.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.91 : 1,753.88 = 746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.91/1,753.88 = 746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.91x = 1,753.88 × 746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.91x = 1,310,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,039.39/1,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.79

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