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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.71, 1,760.01 and 803.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.71, 1,760.01 and 803.48 is: 1,108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.71 : 1,760.01 = 803.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.71/1,760.01 = 803.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.71x = 1,760.01 × 803.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.71x = 1,414,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,132.83/1,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.51

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