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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.16, 1,754.16 and 747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.16, 1,754.16 and 747.24 is: 1,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.16 : 1,754.16 = 747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.16/1,754.16 = 747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.16x = 1,754.16 × 747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.16x = 1,310,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,778.52/1,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.17

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