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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.61, 1,760.48 and 716.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.61, 1,760.48 and 716.23 is: 988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.61 : 1,760.48 = 716.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.61/1,760.48 = 716.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.61x = 1,760.48 × 716.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.61x = 1,260,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,908.59/1,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.47

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