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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.83, 1,775.73 and 755.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.83, 1,775.73 and 755.74 is: 1,042.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.83 : 1,775.73 = 755.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.83/1,775.73 = 755.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.83x = 1,775.73 × 755.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.83x = 1,341,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,981.31/1,286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.86

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