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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.69, 1,767.80 and 756.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.69, 1,767.80 and 756.69 is: 1,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.69 : 1,767.80 = 756.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.69/1,767.80 = 756.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.69x = 1,767.80 × 756.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.69x = 1,337,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,672.80/1,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.49

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