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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.14, 1,759.91 and 751.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.14, 1,759.91 and 751.27 is: 1,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.14 : 1,759.91 = 751.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.14/1,759.91 = 751.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.14x = 1,759.91 × 751.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.14x = 1,322,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,159.43/1,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.88

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