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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.05, 1,759.58 and 715.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.05, 1,759.58 and 715.49 is: 987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.05 : 1,759.58 = 715.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.05/1,759.58 = 715.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.05x = 1,759.58 × 715.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.05x = 1,258,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,968.08/1,275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.39

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