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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.93, 1,760.87 and 752.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.93, 1,760.87 and 752.27 is: 1,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.93 : 1,760.87 = 752.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.93/1,760.87 = 752.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.93x = 1,760.87 × 752.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.93x = 1,324,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,642.75/1,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.18

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