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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.71, 1,754.44 and 773.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.71, 1,754.44 and 773.95 is: 1,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.71 : 1,754.44 = 773.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.71/1,754.44 = 773.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.71x = 1,754.44 × 773.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.71x = 1,357,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,848.84/1,271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.73

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