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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.81, 1,756.26 and 995.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.81, 1,756.26 and 995.55 is: 1,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.81 : 1,756.26 = 995.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.81/1,756.26 = 995.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.81x = 1,756.26 × 995.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.81x = 1,748,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,444.64/1,275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.46

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