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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.11, 1,767.96 and 757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.11, 1,767.96 and 757.44 is: 1,045.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.11 : 1,767.96 = 757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.11/1,767.96 = 757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.11x = 1,767.96 × 757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.11x = 1,339,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,123.62/1,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.29

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