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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.53, 1,759.73 and 855.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.53, 1,759.73 and 855.68 is: 1,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.53 : 1,759.73 = 855.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.53/1,759.73 = 855.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.53x = 1,759.73 × 855.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.53x = 1,505,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,752.69/1,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.50

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