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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.36, 1,771.08 and 759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.36, 1,771.08 and 759.40 is: 1,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.36 : 1,771.08 = 759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.36/1,771.08 = 759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.36x = 1,771.08 × 759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.36x = 1,344,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,958.15/1,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.00

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