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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.49, 1,756.56 and 995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.49, 1,756.56 and 995.23 is: 1,370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.49 : 1,756.56 = 995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.49/1,756.56 = 995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.49x = 1,756.56 × 995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.49x = 1,748,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,181.21/1,275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.60

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