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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.05, 1,757.49 and 896.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.05, 1,757.49 and 896.52 is: 1,236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.05 : 1,757.49 = 896.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.05/1,757.49 = 896.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.05x = 1,757.49 × 896.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.05x = 1,575,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,624.93/1,274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.71

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