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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.04, 1,758.72 and 809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.04, 1,758.72 and 809.92 is: 1,117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.04 : 1,758.72 = 809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.04/1,758.72 = 809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.04x = 1,758.72 × 809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.04x = 1,424,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,422.50/1,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.16

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