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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274, 1,753.80 and 1,142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274, 1,753.80 and 1,142.96 is: 1,573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274 : 1,753.80 = 1,142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274/1,753.80 = 1,142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274x = 1,753.80 × 1,142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274x = 2,004,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,523.25/1,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.41

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