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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.36, 1,759.78 and 856.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.36, 1,759.78 and 856.41 is: 1,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.36 : 1,759.78 = 856.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.36/1,759.78 = 856.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.36x = 1,759.78 × 856.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.36x = 1,507,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,093.19/1,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.70

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