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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.60, 1,755.08 and 740.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.60, 1,755.08 and 740.57 is: 1,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.60 : 1,755.08 = 740.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.60/1,755.08 = 740.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.60x = 1,755.08 × 740.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.60x = 1,299,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,759.60/1,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.15

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