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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.08, 1,764.72 and 755.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.08, 1,764.72 and 755.01 is: 1,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.08 : 1,764.72 = 755.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.08/1,764.72 = 755.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.08x = 1,764.72 × 755.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.08x = 1,332,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,381.25/1,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.67

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