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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.32, 1,765.30 and 755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.32, 1,765.30 and 755.26 is: 1,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.32 : 1,765.30 = 755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.32/1,765.30 = 755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.32x = 1,765.30 × 755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.32x = 1,333,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,260.48/1,279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.16

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