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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.74, 1,759.98 and 751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.74, 1,759.98 and 751.52 is: 1,036.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.74 : 1,759.98 = 751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.74/1,759.98 = 751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.74x = 1,759.98 × 751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.74x = 1,322,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,660.17/1,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.78

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