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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.36, 1,759.59 and 832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.36, 1,759.59 and 832.10 is: 1,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.36 : 1,759.59 = 832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.36/1,759.59 = 832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.36x = 1,759.59 × 832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.36x = 1,464,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,146.04/1,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.93

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