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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.18, 1,765.28 and 748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.18, 1,765.28 and 748.42 is: 1,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.18 : 1,765.28 = 748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.18/1,765.28 = 748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.18x = 1,765.28 × 748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.18x = 1,321,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,170.86/1,279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.83

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