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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.29, 1,764.83 and 748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.29, 1,764.83 and 748.20 is: 1,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.29 : 1,764.83 = 748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.29/1,764.83 = 748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.29x = 1,764.83 × 748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.29x = 1,320,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,445.81/1,279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.17

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