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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.48, 1,760.25 and 708.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.48, 1,760.25 and 708.35 is: 977.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.48 : 1,760.25 = 708.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.48/1,760.25 = 708.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.48x = 1,760.25 × 708.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.48x = 1,246,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,862.96/1,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.56

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