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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.42, 1,762.86 and 753.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.42, 1,762.86 and 753.45 is: 1,039.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.42 : 1,762.86 = 753.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.42/1,762.86 = 753.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.42x = 1,762.86 × 753.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.42x = 1,328,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,223.10/1,277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.77

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