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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.95, 1,760.07 and 803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.95, 1,760.07 and 803.66 is: 1,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.95 : 1,760.07 = 803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.95/1,760.07 = 803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.95x = 1,760.07 × 803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.95x = 1,414,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,497.86/1,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.58

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