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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.09, 1,770.66 and 759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.09, 1,770.66 and 759.15 is: 1,047.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.09 : 1,770.66 = 759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.09/1,770.66 = 759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.09x = 1,770.66 × 759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.09x = 1,344,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,196.54/1,283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.63

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