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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.07, 1,770.75 and 759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.07, 1,770.75 and 759 is: 1,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.07 : 1,770.75 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.07/1,770.75 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.07x = 1,770.75 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.07x = 1,343,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,999.25/1,283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.49

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