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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.21, 1,770.70 and 744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.21, 1,770.70 and 744.66 is: 1,027.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.21 : 1,770.70 = 744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.21/1,770.70 = 744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.21x = 1,770.70 × 744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.21x = 1,318,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,574.04/1,283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.56

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