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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.96, 1,756.35 and 874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.96, 1,756.35 and 874.98 is: 1,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.96 : 1,756.35 = 874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.96/1,756.35 = 874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.96x = 1,756.35 × 874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.96x = 1,536,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,771.12/1,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.24

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