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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.92, 1,768.92 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.92, 1,768.92 and 757.76 is: 1,045.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.92 : 1,768.92 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.92/1,768.92 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.92x = 1,768.92 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.92x = 1,340,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,416.82/1,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.63

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