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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.96, 1,766.08 and 755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.96, 1,766.08 and 755.88 is: 1,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.96 : 1,766.08 = 755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.96/1,766.08 = 755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.96x = 1,766.08 × 755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.96x = 1,334,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,944.55/1,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.96

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