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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.70, 1,743.71 and 1,146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.70, 1,743.71 and 1,146.87 is: 1,572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.70 : 1,743.71 = 1,146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.70/1,743.71 = 1,146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.70x = 1,743.71 × 1,146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.70x = 1,999,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,802.95/1,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.54

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