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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.23, 1,759.85 and 715.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.23, 1,759.85 and 715.74 is: 987.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.23 : 1,759.85 = 715.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.23/1,759.85 = 715.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.23x = 1,759.85 × 715.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.23x = 1,259,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,588.16/1,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.74

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