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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.73, 1,771.56 and 752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.73, 1,771.56 and 752.51 is: 1,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.73 : 1,771.56 = 752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.73/1,771.56 = 752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.73x = 1,771.56 × 752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.73x = 1,333,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,107.76/1,283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.46

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