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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.02, 1,771.96 and 759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.02, 1,771.96 and 759.94 is: 1,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.02 : 1,771.96 = 759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.02/1,771.96 = 759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.02x = 1,771.96 × 759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.02x = 1,346,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,583.28/1,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.72

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