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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.87, 1,760.56 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.87, 1,760.56 and 716.40 is: 988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.87 : 1,760.56 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.87/1,760.56 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.87x = 1,760.56 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.87x = 1,261,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,263.45/1,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.55

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