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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.56, 1,767.04 and 756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.56, 1,767.04 and 756.52 is: 1,043.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.56 : 1,767.04 = 756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.56/1,767.04 = 756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.56x = 1,767.04 × 756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.56x = 1,336,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,801.10/1,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.92

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