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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.94, 1,761.24 and 751.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.94, 1,761.24 and 751.94 is: 1,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.94 : 1,761.24 = 751.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.94/1,761.24 = 751.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.94x = 1,761.24 × 751.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.94x = 1,324,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,346.81/1,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.94

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