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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.10, 1,911.28 and 726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.10, 1,911.28 and 726.13 is: 1,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.10 : 1,911.28 = 726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.10/1,911.28 = 726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.10x = 1,911.28 × 726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.10x = 1,387,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,837.75/1,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.27

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