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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.06, 1,758.02 and 750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.06, 1,758.02 and 750.26 is: 1,035.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.06 : 1,758.02 = 750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.06/1,758.02 = 750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.06x = 1,758.02 × 750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.06x = 1,318,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,972.09/1,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.25

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