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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.45, 1,758.63 and 714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.45, 1,758.63 and 714.84 is: 986.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.45 : 1,758.63 = 714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.45/1,758.63 = 714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.45x = 1,758.63 × 714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.45x = 1,257,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,139.07/1,274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.42

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