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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.87, 1,756.33 and 749.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.87, 1,756.33 and 749.03 is: 1,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.87 : 1,756.33 = 749.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.87/1,756.33 = 749.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.87x = 1,756.33 × 749.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.87x = 1,315,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,533.21/1,272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.52

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