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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.64, 1,771.65 and 759.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.64, 1,771.65 and 759.99 is: 1,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.64 : 1,771.65 = 759.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.64/1,771.65 = 759.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.64x = 1,771.65 × 759.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.64x = 1,346,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,436.28/1,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.92

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