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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.83, 1,769.49 and 758.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.83, 1,769.49 and 758.49 is: 1,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.83 : 1,769.49 = 758.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.83/1,769.49 = 758.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.83x = 1,769.49 × 758.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.83x = 1,342,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,140.47/1,282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.23

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