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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.36, 1,739.10 and 1,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.36, 1,739.10 and 1,074.52 is: 1,481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.36 : 1,739.10 = 1,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.36/1,739.10 = 1,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.36x = 1,739.10 × 1,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.36x = 1,868,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,697.73/1,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.49

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