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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.80, 1,761.71 and 804.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.80, 1,761.71 and 804.53 is: 1,110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.80 : 1,761.71 = 804.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.80/1,761.71 = 804.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.80x = 1,761.71 × 804.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.80x = 1,417,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,348.93/1,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.95

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