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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.70, 1,754.91 and 740.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.70, 1,754.91 and 740.74 is: 1,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.70 : 1,754.91 = 740.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.70/1,754.91 = 740.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.70x = 1,754.91 × 740.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.70x = 1,299,932.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,932.03/1,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.20

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