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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.68, 1,765.97 and 748.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.68, 1,765.97 and 748.59 is: 1,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.68 : 1,765.97 = 748.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.68/1,765.97 = 748.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.68x = 1,765.97 × 748.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.68x = 1,321,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,987.48/1,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.06

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