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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.11, 1,765.22 and 755.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.11, 1,765.22 and 755.13 is: 1,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.11 : 1,765.22 = 755.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.11/1,765.22 = 755.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.11x = 1,765.22 × 755.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.11x = 1,332,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,966.80/1,279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.10

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