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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.26, 1,758.69 and 750.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.26, 1,758.69 and 750.61 is: 1,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.26 : 1,758.69 = 750.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.26/1,758.69 = 750.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.26x = 1,758.69 × 750.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.26x = 1,320,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,090.30/1,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.97

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