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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.06, 1,759.56 and 715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.06, 1,759.56 and 715.53 is: 987.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.06 : 1,759.56 = 715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.06/1,759.56 = 715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.06x = 1,759.56 × 715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.06x = 1,259,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,017.97/1,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.42

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