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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.50, 1,757.52 and 749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.50, 1,757.52 and 749.88 is: 1,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.50 : 1,757.52 = 749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.50/1,757.52 = 749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.50x = 1,757.52 × 749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.50x = 1,317,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,929.10/1,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.89

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