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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.29, 1,759.99 and 715.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.29, 1,759.99 and 715.81 is: 987.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.29 : 1,759.99 = 715.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.29/1,759.99 = 715.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.29x = 1,759.99 × 715.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.29x = 1,259,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,809.64/1,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.86

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