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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.18, 1,755.50 and 748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.18, 1,755.50 and 748.12 is: 1,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.18 : 1,755.50 = 748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.18/1,755.50 = 748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.18x = 1,755.50 × 748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.18x = 1,313,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,324.66/1,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.34

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