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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.88, 1,767.56 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.88, 1,767.56 and 757.08 is: 1,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.88 : 1,767.56 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.88/1,767.56 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.88x = 1,767.56 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.88x = 1,338,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,180.54/1,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.74

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