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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.78, 1,758.81 and 855.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.78, 1,758.81 and 855.39 is: 1,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.78 : 1,758.81 = 855.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.78/1,758.81 = 855.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.78x = 1,758.81 × 855.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.78x = 1,504,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,468.49/1,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.25

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