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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.07, 1,758.63 and 855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.07, 1,758.63 and 855.31 is: 1,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.07 : 1,758.63 = 855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.07/1,758.63 = 855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.07x = 1,758.63 × 855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.07x = 1,504,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,173.83/1,275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.68

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