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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.92, 1,760.73 and 752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.92, 1,760.73 and 752.30 is: 1,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.92 : 1,760.73 = 752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.92/1,760.73 = 752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.92x = 1,760.73 × 752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.92x = 1,324,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,597.18/1,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.15

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