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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.64, 1,768.44 and 757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.64, 1,768.44 and 757.48 is: 1,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.64 : 1,768.44 = 757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.64/1,768.44 = 757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.64x = 1,768.44 × 757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.64x = 1,339,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,557.93/1,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.19

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