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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.64, 1,755.06 and 747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.64, 1,755.06 and 747.57 is: 1,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.64 : 1,755.06 = 747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.64/1,755.06 = 747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.64x = 1,755.06 × 747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.64x = 1,312,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,030.20/1,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.76

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