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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.12, 1,913.31 and 755.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.12, 1,913.31 and 755.10 is: 1,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.12 : 1,913.31 = 755.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.12/1,913.31 = 755.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.12x = 1,913.31 × 755.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.12x = 1,444,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,740.38/1,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.02

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