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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.67, 1,758.80 and 855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.67, 1,758.80 and 855.36 is: 1,179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.67 : 1,758.80 = 855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.67/1,758.80 = 855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.67x = 1,758.80 × 855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.67x = 1,504,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,394.10/1,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.30

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