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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.96, 1,766.37 and 749.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.96, 1,766.37 and 749.17 is: 1,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.96 : 1,766.37 = 749.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.96/1,766.37 = 749.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.96x = 1,766.37 × 749.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.96x = 1,323,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,311.41/1,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.87

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