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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.01, 1,768.05 and 757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.01, 1,768.05 and 757.18 is: 1,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.01 : 1,768.05 = 757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.01/1,768.05 = 757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.01x = 1,768.05 × 757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.01x = 1,338,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,732.10/1,281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.06

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