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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.54, 1,759.23 and 750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.54, 1,759.23 and 750.88 is: 1,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.54 : 1,759.23 = 750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.54/1,759.23 = 750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.54x = 1,759.23 × 750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.54x = 1,320,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,958.07/1,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.42

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