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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.10, 1,769.17 and 758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.10, 1,769.17 and 758.10 is: 1,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.10 : 1,769.17 = 758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.10/1,769.17 = 758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.10x = 1,769.17 × 758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.10x = 1,341,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,207.78/1,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.10

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