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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.77, 1,729.08 and 855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.77, 1,729.08 and 855.25 is: 1,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.77 : 1,729.08 = 855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.77/1,729.08 = 855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.77x = 1,729.08 × 855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.77x = 1,478,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,791.35/1,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.48

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