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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.97, 1,754.17 and 740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.97, 1,754.17 and 740.12 is: 1,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.97 : 1,754.17 = 740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.97/1,754.17 = 740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.97x = 1,754.17 × 740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.97x = 1,298,298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,298.84/1,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.50

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