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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.17, 1,755.56 and 748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.17, 1,755.56 and 748.20 is: 1,032.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.17 : 1,755.56 = 748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.17/1,755.56 = 748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.17x = 1,755.56 × 748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.17x = 1,313,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,506.25/1,272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.50

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