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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.40, 1,760.12 and 715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.40, 1,760.12 and 715.84 is: 987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.40 : 1,760.12 = 715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.40/1,760.12 = 715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.40x = 1,760.12 × 715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.40x = 1,259,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,964.30/1,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.90

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