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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.44, 1,771.04 and 759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.44, 1,771.04 and 759.36 is: 1,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.44 : 1,771.04 = 759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.44/1,771.04 = 759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.44x = 1,771.04 × 759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.44x = 1,344,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,856.93/1,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.85

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