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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.33, 1,767.69 and 757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.33, 1,767.69 and 757.26 is: 1,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.33 : 1,767.69 = 757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.33/1,767.69 = 757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.33x = 1,767.69 × 757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.33x = 1,338,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,600.93/1,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.70

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