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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.68, 1,754.34 and 740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.68, 1,754.34 and 740.50 is: 1,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.68 : 1,754.34 = 740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.68/1,754.34 = 740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.68x = 1,754.34 × 740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.68x = 1,299,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,088.77/1,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.55

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