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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.25, 1,769.85 and 751.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.25, 1,769.85 and 751.25 is: 1,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.25 : 1,769.85 = 751.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.25/1,769.85 = 751.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.25x = 1,769.85 × 751.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.25x = 1,329,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,604.24/1,282.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.93

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