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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.98, 1,754.07 and 773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.98, 1,754.07 and 773.74 is: 1,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.98 : 1,754.07 = 773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.98/1,754.07 = 773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.98x = 1,754.07 × 773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.98x = 1,357,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,194.12/1,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.83

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