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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.34, 1,770.21 and 759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.34, 1,770.21 and 759 is: 1,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.34 : 1,770.21 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.34/1,770.21 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.34x = 1,770.21 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.34x = 1,343,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,589.39/1,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.95

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