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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.52, 1,760.39 and 751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.52, 1,760.39 and 751.54 is: 1,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.52 : 1,760.39 = 751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.52/1,760.39 = 751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.52x = 1,760.39 × 751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.52x = 1,322,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,999.74/1,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.22

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