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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.84, 1,754.88 and 740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.84, 1,754.88 and 740.48 is: 1,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.84 : 1,754.88 = 740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.84/1,754.88 = 740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.84x = 1,754.88 × 740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.84x = 1,299,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,453.54/1,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.71

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