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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.16, 1,913.16 and 755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.16, 1,913.16 and 755.04 is: 1,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.16 : 1,913.16 = 755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.16/1,913.16 = 755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.16x = 1,913.16 × 755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.16x = 1,444,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,512.33/1,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.70

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