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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.01, 1,758.60 and 1,085.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.01, 1,758.60 and 1,085.47 is: 1,497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.01 : 1,758.60 = 1,085.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.01/1,758.60 = 1,085.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.01x = 1,758.60 × 1,085.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.01x = 1,908,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,898.75/1,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.17

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