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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.93, 1,909.10 and 754.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.93, 1,909.10 and 754.01 is: 1,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.93 : 1,909.10 = 754.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.93/1,909.10 = 754.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.93x = 1,909.10 × 754.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.93x = 1,439,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,480.49/1,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.18

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