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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272, 1,755.36 and 748.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272, 1,755.36 and 748.35 is: 1,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272 : 1,755.36 = 748.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272/1,755.36 = 748.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272x = 1,755.36 × 748.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272x = 1,313,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,623.66/1,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.72

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