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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.14, 1,759.58 and 715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.14, 1,759.58 and 715.53 is: 987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.14 : 1,759.58 = 715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.14/1,759.58 = 715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.14x = 1,759.58 × 715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.14x = 1,259,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,028.70/1,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.37

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