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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.67, 1,767.81 and 757.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.67, 1,767.81 and 757.69 is: 1,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.67 : 1,767.81 = 757.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.67/1,767.81 = 757.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.67x = 1,767.81 × 757.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.67x = 1,339,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,451.96/1,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.08

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