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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.82, 1,760.61 and 751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.82, 1,760.61 and 751.76 is: 1,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.82 : 1,760.61 = 751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.82/1,760.61 = 751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.82x = 1,760.61 × 751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.82x = 1,323,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,556.17/1,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.42

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