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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.65, 1,771.45 and 759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.65, 1,771.45 and 759.67 is: 1,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.65 : 1,771.45 = 759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.65/1,771.45 = 759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.65x = 1,771.45 × 759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.65x = 1,345,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,711.09/1,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.35

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