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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.20, 1,769.64 and 758.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.20, 1,769.64 and 758.13 is: 1,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.20 : 1,769.64 = 758.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.20/1,769.64 = 758.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.20x = 1,769.64 × 758.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.20x = 1,341,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,617.17/1,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.34

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