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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.77, 1,760.05 and 809.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.77, 1,760.05 and 809.75 is: 1,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.77 : 1,760.05 = 809.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.77/1,760.05 = 809.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.77x = 1,760.05 × 809.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.77x = 1,425,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,200.49/1,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.13

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