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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.18, 1,758.33 and 714.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.18, 1,758.33 and 714.65 is: 986.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.18 : 1,758.33 = 714.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.18/1,758.33 = 714.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.18x = 1,758.33 × 714.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.18x = 1,256,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,581.74/1,274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.19

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