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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.32, 1,759.92 and 1,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.32, 1,759.92 and 1,037.18 is: 1,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.32 : 1,759.92 = 1,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.32/1,759.92 = 1,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.32x = 1,759.92 × 1,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.32x = 1,825,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,353.83/1,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.29

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