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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.26, 1,767.03 and 756.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.26, 1,767.03 and 756.40 is: 1,043.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.26 : 1,767.03 = 756.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.26/1,767.03 = 756.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.26x = 1,767.03 × 756.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.26x = 1,336,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,581.49/1,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.99

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