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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.51, 1,756.08 and 748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.51, 1,756.08 and 748.71 is: 1,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.51 : 1,756.08 = 748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.51/1,756.08 = 748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.51x = 1,756.08 × 748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.51x = 1,314,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,794.66/1,272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.23

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