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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.69, 1,757.72 and 749.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.69, 1,757.72 and 749.75 is: 1,034.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.69 : 1,757.72 = 749.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.69/1,757.72 = 749.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.69x = 1,757.72 × 749.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.69x = 1,317,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,846.82/1,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.67

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