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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.56, 1,771.54 and 759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.56, 1,771.54 and 759.88 is: 1,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.56 : 1,771.54 = 759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.56/1,771.54 = 759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.56x = 1,771.54 × 759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.56x = 1,346,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,157.82/1,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.77

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