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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.51, 1,759.53 and 855.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.51, 1,759.53 and 855.39 is: 1,179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.51 : 1,759.53 = 855.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.51/1,759.53 = 855.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.51x = 1,759.53 × 855.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.51x = 1,505,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,084.37/1,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.99

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