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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.14, 1,758.35 and 714.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.14, 1,758.35 and 714.61 is: 986.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.14 : 1,758.35 = 714.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.14/1,758.35 = 714.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.14x = 1,758.35 × 714.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.14x = 1,256,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,534.49/1,274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.18

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