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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.26, 1,754.07 and 773.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.26, 1,754.07 and 773.03 is: 1,066.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.26 : 1,754.07 = 773.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.26/1,754.07 = 773.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.26x = 1,754.07 × 773.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.26x = 1,355,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,948.73/1,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.62

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