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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.74, 1,771.92 and 760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.74, 1,771.92 and 760.06 is: 1,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.74 : 1,771.92 = 760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.74/1,771.92 = 760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.74x = 1,771.92 × 760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.74x = 1,346,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,765.52/1,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.10

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