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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.36, 1,759.80 and 744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.36, 1,759.80 and 744.24 is: 1,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.36 : 1,759.80 = 744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.36/1,759.80 = 744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.36x = 1,759.80 × 744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.36x = 1,309,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,713.55/1,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.94

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