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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.47, 1,759.99 and 715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.47, 1,759.99 and 715.90 is: 987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.47 : 1,759.99 = 715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.47/1,759.99 = 715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.47x = 1,759.99 × 715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.47x = 1,259,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,976.84/1,275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.85

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