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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.04, 1,767 and 756.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.04, 1,767 and 756.64 is: 1,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.04 : 1,767 = 756.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.04/1,767 = 756.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.04x = 1,767 × 756.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.04x = 1,336,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,982.88/1,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.67

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