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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.02, 1,759.74 and 751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.02, 1,759.74 and 751.34 is: 1,036.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.02 : 1,759.74 = 751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.02/1,759.74 = 751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.02x = 1,759.74 × 751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.02x = 1,322,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,163.05/1,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.97

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