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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.38, 1,758.06 and 750.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.38, 1,758.06 and 750.16 is: 1,034.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.38 : 1,758.06 = 750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.38/1,758.06 = 750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.38x = 1,758.06 × 750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.38x = 1,318,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,826.29/1,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.88

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