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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.14, 1,769.70 and 758.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.14, 1,769.70 and 758.34 is: 1,046.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.14 : 1,769.70 = 758.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.14/1,769.70 = 758.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.14x = 1,769.70 × 758.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.14x = 1,342,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,034.30/1,282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.71

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