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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.22, 1,754.28 and 747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.22, 1,754.28 and 747.06 is: 1,030.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.22 : 1,754.28 = 747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.22/1,754.28 = 747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.22x = 1,754.28 × 747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.22x = 1,310,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,552.42/1,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.94

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