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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.96, 1,753.80 and 747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.96, 1,753.80 and 747.12 is: 1,030.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.96 : 1,753.80 = 747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.96/1,753.80 = 747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.96x = 1,753.80 × 747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.96x = 1,310,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,299.06/1,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.95

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