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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.98, 1,773.29 and 754.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.98, 1,773.29 and 754.23 is: 1,040.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.98 : 1,773.29 = 754.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.98/1,773.29 = 754.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.98x = 1,773.29 × 754.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.98x = 1,337,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,477.05/1,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.86

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