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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.40, 1,754.41 and 740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.40, 1,754.41 and 740.34 is: 1,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.40 : 1,754.41 = 740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.40/1,754.41 = 740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.40x = 1,754.41 × 740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.40x = 1,298,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,859.44/1,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.60

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