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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.18, 1,767.81 and 757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.18, 1,767.81 and 757.38 is: 1,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.18 : 1,767.81 = 757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.18/1,767.81 = 757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.18x = 1,767.81 × 757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.18x = 1,338,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,903.94/1,281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.06

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