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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.73, 1,756.10 and 748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.73, 1,756.10 and 748.48 is: 1,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.73 : 1,756.10 = 748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.73/1,756.10 = 748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.73x = 1,756.10 × 748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.73x = 1,314,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,393.21/1,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.74

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