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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.52, 1,752.28 and 745.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.52, 1,752.28 and 745.90 is: 1,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.52 : 1,752.28 = 745.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.52/1,752.28 = 745.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.52x = 1,752.28 × 745.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.52x = 1,307,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,025.65/1,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.54

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