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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.12, 1,770.48 and 759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.12, 1,770.48 and 759.20 is: 1,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.12 : 1,770.48 = 759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.12/1,770.48 = 759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.12x = 1,770.48 × 759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.12x = 1,344,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,148.42/1,283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.56

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