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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.32, 1,909.86 and 697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.32, 1,909.86 and 697.60 is: 1,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.32 : 1,909.86 = 697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.32/1,909.86 = 697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.32x = 1,909.86 × 697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.32x = 1,332,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,318.34/1,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.51

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