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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.42, 1,913.67 and 755.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.42, 1,913.67 and 755.67 is: 1,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.42 : 1,913.67 = 755.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.42/1,913.67 = 755.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.42x = 1,913.67 × 755.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.42x = 1,446,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,103.01/1,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.82

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