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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.36, 1,758.28 and 855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.36, 1,758.28 and 855.80 is: 1,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.36 : 1,758.28 = 855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.36/1,758.28 = 855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.36x = 1,758.28 × 855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.36x = 1,504,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,736.02/1,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.85

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