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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.69, 1,760.44 and 744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.69, 1,760.44 and 744.93 is: 1,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.69 : 1,760.44 = 744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.69/1,760.44 = 744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.69x = 1,760.44 × 744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.69x = 1,311,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,404.57/1,275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.00

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