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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.27, 1,753.83 and 773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.27, 1,753.83 and 773.84 is: 1,067.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.27 : 1,753.83 = 773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.27/1,753.83 = 773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.27x = 1,753.83 × 773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.27x = 1,357,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,188.19/1,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.58

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