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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.81, 1,756.43 and 749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.81, 1,756.43 and 749.13 is: 1,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.81 : 1,756.43 = 749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.81/1,756.43 = 749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.81x = 1,756.43 × 749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.81x = 1,315,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,790.66/1,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.77

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