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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.88, 1,760.72 and 752.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.88, 1,760.72 and 752.22 is: 1,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.88 : 1,760.72 = 752.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.88/1,760.72 = 752.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.88x = 1,760.72 × 752.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.88x = 1,324,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,448.80/1,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.07

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