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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.20, 1,766.69 and 756.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.20, 1,766.69 and 756.23 is: 1,043.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.20 : 1,766.69 = 756.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.20/1,766.69 = 756.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.20x = 1,766.69 × 756.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.20x = 1,336,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,023.98/1,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.61

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