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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.89, 1,756.65 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.89, 1,756.65 and 775.44 is: 1,070.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.89 : 1,756.65 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.89/1,756.65 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.89x = 1,756.65 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.89x = 1,362,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,172.80/1,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.15

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