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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.53, 1,753.99 and 774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.53, 1,753.99 and 774.28 is: 1,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.53 : 1,753.99 = 774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.53/1,753.99 = 774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.53x = 1,753.99 × 774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.53x = 1,358,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,079.38/1,271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.07

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