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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.10, 1,759.59 and 715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.10, 1,759.59 and 715.60 is: 987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.10 : 1,759.59 = 715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.10/1,759.59 = 715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.10x = 1,759.59 × 715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.10x = 1,259,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,162.60/1,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.50

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