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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.19, 1,768.49 and 757.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.19, 1,768.49 and 757.19 is: 1,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.19 : 1,768.49 = 757.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.19/1,768.49 = 757.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.19x = 1,768.49 × 757.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.19x = 1,339,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,082.94/1,281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.19

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