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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.04, 1,759.50 and 715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.04, 1,759.50 and 715.52 is: 987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.04 : 1,759.50 = 715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.04/1,759.50 = 715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.04x = 1,759.50 × 715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.04x = 1,258,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,957.44/1,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.39

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