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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.22, 1,771.64 and 753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.22, 1,771.64 and 753.13 is: 1,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.22 : 1,771.64 = 753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.22/1,771.64 = 753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.22x = 1,771.64 × 753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.22x = 1,334,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,274.36/1,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.98

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