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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.88, 1,772.16 and 760.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.88, 1,772.16 and 760.08 is: 1,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.88 : 1,772.16 = 760.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.88/1,772.16 = 760.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.88x = 1,772.16 × 760.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.88x = 1,346,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,983.37/1,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.15

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