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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.16, 1,754.28 and 747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.16, 1,754.28 and 747 is: 1,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.16 : 1,754.28 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.16/1,754.28 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.16x = 1,754.28 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.16x = 1,310,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,447.16/1,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.91

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