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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.13, 1,766.94 and 756.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.13, 1,766.94 and 756.33 is: 1,043.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.13 : 1,766.94 = 756.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.13/1,766.94 = 756.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.13x = 1,766.94 × 756.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.13x = 1,336,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,389.73/1,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.95

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