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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.44, 1,768.67 and 757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.44, 1,768.67 and 757.55 is: 1,045.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.44 : 1,768.67 = 757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.44/1,768.67 = 757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.44x = 1,768.67 × 757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.44x = 1,339,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,843.33/1,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.58

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