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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.48, 1,759.85 and 959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.48, 1,759.85 and 959.20 is: 1,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.48 : 1,759.85 = 959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.48/1,759.85 = 959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.48x = 1,759.85 × 959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.48x = 1,688,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,048.12/1,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.50

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