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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.36, 1,754.56 and 740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.36, 1,754.56 and 740.44 is: 1,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.36 : 1,754.56 = 740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.36/1,754.56 = 740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.36x = 1,754.56 × 740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.36x = 1,299,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,146.41/1,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.86

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