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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.66, 1,760.24 and 716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.66, 1,760.24 and 716.11 is: 988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.66 : 1,760.24 = 716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.66/1,760.24 = 716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.66x = 1,760.24 × 716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.66x = 1,260,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,522.86/1,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.13

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