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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.54, 1,767.40 and 749.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.54, 1,767.40 and 749.54 is: 1,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.54 : 1,767.40 = 749.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.54/1,767.40 = 749.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.54x = 1,767.40 × 749.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.54x = 1,324,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,739.54/1,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.51

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