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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.13, 1,760.03 and 751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.13, 1,760.03 and 751.33 is: 1,037.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.13 : 1,760.03 = 751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.13/1,760.03 = 751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.13x = 1,760.03 × 751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.13x = 1,322,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,363.34/1,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.04

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