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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.44, 1,767.18 and 756.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.44, 1,767.18 and 756.55 is: 1,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.44 : 1,767.18 = 756.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.44/1,767.18 = 756.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.44x = 1,767.18 × 756.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.44x = 1,336,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,960.03/1,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.14

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