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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.72, 1,769.82 and 758.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.72, 1,769.82 and 758.92 is: 1,047.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.72 : 1,769.82 = 758.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.72/1,769.82 = 758.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.72x = 1,769.82 × 758.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.72x = 1,343,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,151.79/1,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.11

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