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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.01, 1,773.34 and 754.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.01, 1,773.34 and 754.27 is: 1,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.01 : 1,773.34 = 754.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.01/1,773.34 = 754.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.01x = 1,773.34 × 754.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.01x = 1,337,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,579.71/1,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.91

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