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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272, 1,755.36 and 748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272, 1,755.36 and 748.56 is: 1,033.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272 : 1,755.36 = 748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272/1,755.36 = 748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272x = 1,755.36 × 748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272x = 1,313,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,992.28/1,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.01

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