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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.07, 1,769.37 and 758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.07, 1,769.37 and 758 is: 1,046.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.07 : 1,769.37 = 758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.07/1,769.37 = 758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.07x = 1,769.37 × 758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.07x = 1,341,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,182.46/1,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.11

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