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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.39, 1,753.97 and 773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.39, 1,753.97 and 773.93 is: 1,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.39 : 1,753.97 = 773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.39/1,753.97 = 773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.39x = 1,753.97 × 773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.39x = 1,357,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,437.36/1,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.68

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