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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.32, 1,759.92 and 715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.32, 1,759.92 and 715.78 is: 987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.32 : 1,759.92 = 715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.32/1,759.92 = 715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.32x = 1,759.92 × 715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.32x = 1,259,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,715.54/1,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.76

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