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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.24, 1,906.72 and 754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.24, 1,906.72 and 754.48 is: 1,128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.24 : 1,906.72 = 754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.24/1,906.72 = 754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.24x = 1,906.72 × 754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.24x = 1,438,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,582.11/1,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.97

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