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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.76, 1,773.77 and 1,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.76, 1,773.77 and 1,270.40 is: 1,741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.76 : 1,773.77 = 1,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.76/1,773.77 = 1,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.76x = 1,773.77 × 1,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.76x = 2,253,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,391.06/1,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.74

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