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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.82, 1,756.72 and 748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.82, 1,756.72 and 748.88 is: 1,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.82 : 1,756.72 = 748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.82/1,756.72 = 748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.82x = 1,756.72 × 748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.82x = 1,315,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,572.47/1,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.59

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