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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.49, 1,758.53 and 855.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.49, 1,758.53 and 855.38 is: 1,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.49 : 1,758.53 = 855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.49/1,758.53 = 855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.49x = 1,758.53 × 855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.49x = 1,504,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,198.32/1,274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.24

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