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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.68, 1,908.90 and 755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.68, 1,908.90 and 755.93 is: 1,131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.68 : 1,908.90 = 755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.68/1,908.90 = 755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.68x = 1,908.90 × 755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.68x = 1,442,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,999.55/1,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.16

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