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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.44, 1,760.10 and 744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.44, 1,760.10 and 744.68 is: 1,027.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.44 : 1,760.10 = 744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.44/1,760.10 = 744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.44x = 1,760.10 × 744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.44x = 1,310,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,715.67/1,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.66

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