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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.68, 1,771.52 and 752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.68, 1,771.52 and 752.60 is: 1,038.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.68 : 1,771.52 = 752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.68/1,771.52 = 752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.68x = 1,771.52 × 752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.68x = 1,333,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,245.95/1,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.61

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