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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.46, 1,757.78 and 854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.46, 1,757.78 and 854.68 is: 1,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.46 : 1,757.78 = 854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.46/1,757.78 = 854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.46x = 1,757.78 × 854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.46x = 1,502,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,339.41/1,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.80

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