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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.68, 1,765.74 and 755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.68, 1,765.74 and 755.88 is: 1,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.68 : 1,765.74 = 755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.68/1,765.74 = 755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.68x = 1,765.74 × 755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.68x = 1,334,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,687.55/1,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.99

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