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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.22, 1,760.18 and 744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.22, 1,760.18 and 744.24 is: 1,027.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.22 : 1,760.18 = 744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.22/1,760.18 = 744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.22x = 1,760.18 × 744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.22x = 1,310,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,003.43/1,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.28

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