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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.96, 1,756.16 and 775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.96, 1,756.16 and 775.20 is: 1,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.96 : 1,756.16 = 775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.96/1,756.16 = 775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.96x = 1,756.16 × 775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.96x = 1,361,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,375.23/1,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.46

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