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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.23, 1,911.25 and 543.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.23, 1,911.25 and 543.95 is: 815.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.23 : 1,911.25 = 543.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.23/1,911.25 = 543.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.23x = 1,911.25 × 543.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.23x = 1,039,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,629.90/1,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.25

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