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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.04, 1,910.76 and 755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.04, 1,910.76 and 755.16 is: 1,131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.04 : 1,910.76 = 755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.04/1,910.76 = 755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.04x = 1,910.76 × 755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.04x = 1,442,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,929.52/1,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.67

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