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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.28, 1,770.80 and 759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.28, 1,770.80 and 759.20 is: 1,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.28 : 1,770.80 = 759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.28/1,770.80 = 759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.28x = 1,770.80 × 759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.28x = 1,344,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,391.36/1,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.62

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