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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.40, 1,758.68 and 714.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.40, 1,758.68 and 714.89 is: 986.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.40 : 1,758.68 = 714.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.40/1,758.68 = 714.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.40x = 1,758.68 × 714.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.40x = 1,257,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,266.25/1,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.56

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