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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.06, 1,758.31 and 750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.06, 1,758.31 and 750.20 is: 1,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.06 : 1,758.31 = 750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.06/1,758.31 = 750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.06x = 1,758.31 × 750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.06x = 1,319,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,073.49/1,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.33

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