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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.64, 1,756.27 and 775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.64, 1,756.27 and 775.30 is: 1,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.64 : 1,756.27 = 775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.64/1,756.27 = 775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.64x = 1,756.27 × 775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.64x = 1,361,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,636.13/1,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.93

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