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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.89, 1,770.63 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.89, 1,770.63 and 759.24 is: 1,047.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.89 : 1,770.63 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.89/1,770.63 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.89x = 1,770.63 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.89x = 1,344,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,333.12/1,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.89

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