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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.28, 1,755.96 and 775.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.28, 1,755.96 and 775.11 is: 1,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.28 : 1,755.96 = 775.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.28/1,755.96 = 775.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.28x = 1,755.96 × 775.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.28x = 1,361,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,058.28/1,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.78

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