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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.30, 1,770.20 and 759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.30, 1,770.20 and 759.22 is: 1,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.30 : 1,770.20 = 759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.30/1,770.20 = 759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.30x = 1,770.20 × 759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.30x = 1,343,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,971.24/1,283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.28

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