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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.76, 1,759.17 and 1,163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.76, 1,759.17 and 1,163.98 is: 1,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.76 : 1,759.17 = 1,163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.76/1,759.17 = 1,163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.76x = 1,759.17 × 1,163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.76x = 2,047,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,634.30/1,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.03

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