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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.78, 1,781.31 and 759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.78, 1,781.31 and 759.70 is: 1,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.78 : 1,781.31 = 759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.78/1,781.31 = 759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.78x = 1,781.31 × 759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.78x = 1,353,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,261.21/1,290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.41

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