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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.26, 1,758.79 and 855.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.26, 1,758.79 and 855.79 is: 1,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.26 : 1,758.79 = 855.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.26/1,758.79 = 855.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.26x = 1,758.79 × 855.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.26x = 1,505,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,154.89/1,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.20

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