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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.52, 1,760.78 and 1,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.52, 1,760.78 and 1,089.92 is: 1,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.52 : 1,760.78 = 1,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.52/1,760.78 = 1,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.52x = 1,760.78 × 1,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.52x = 1,919,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,109.34/1,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.75

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