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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.47, 1,758.61 and 714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.47, 1,758.61 and 714.90 is: 986.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.47 : 1,758.61 = 714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.47/1,758.61 = 714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.47x = 1,758.61 × 714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.47x = 1,257,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,230.29/1,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.47

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