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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.59, 1,759.32 and 855.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.59, 1,759.32 and 855.81 is: 1,180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.59 : 1,759.32 = 855.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.59/1,759.32 = 855.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.59x = 1,759.32 × 855.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.59x = 1,505,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,643.65/1,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.35

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