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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.02, 1,759.56 and 803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.02, 1,759.56 and 803.06 is: 1,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.02 : 1,759.56 = 803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.02/1,759.56 = 803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.02x = 1,759.56 × 803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.02x = 1,413,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,032.25/1,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.24

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