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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.03, 1,769.09 and 751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.03, 1,769.09 and 751.02 is: 1,036.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.03 : 1,769.09 = 751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.03/1,769.09 = 751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.03x = 1,769.09 × 751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.03x = 1,328,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,625.76/1,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.35

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