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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.30, 1,754.26 and 747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.30, 1,754.26 and 747.23 is: 1,031.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.30 : 1,754.26 = 747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.30/1,754.26 = 747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.30x = 1,754.26 × 747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.30x = 1,310,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,825.06/1,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.09

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