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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.48, 1,771.14 and 759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.48, 1,771.14 and 759.50 is: 1,048.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.48 : 1,771.14 = 759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.48/1,771.14 = 759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.48x = 1,771.14 × 759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.48x = 1,345,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,180.83/1,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.07

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