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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.95, 1,755.27 and 740.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.95, 1,755.27 and 740.94 is: 1,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.95 : 1,755.27 = 740.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.95/1,755.27 = 740.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.95x = 1,755.27 × 740.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.95x = 1,300,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,549.75/1,271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.48

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