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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.09, 1,757.63 and 807.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.09, 1,757.63 and 807.53 is: 1,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.09 : 1,757.63 = 807.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.09/1,757.63 = 807.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.09x = 1,757.63 × 807.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.09x = 1,419,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,332.18/1,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.00

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