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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.57, 1,760.39 and 751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.57, 1,760.39 and 751.70 is: 1,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.57 : 1,760.39 = 751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.57/1,760.39 = 751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.57x = 1,760.39 × 751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.57x = 1,323,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,272.60/1,275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.40

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