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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.55, 1,907.51 and 761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.55, 1,907.51 and 761.91 is: 1,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.55 : 1,907.51 = 761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.55/1,907.51 = 761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.55x = 1,907.51 × 761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.55x = 1,453,347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,347.13/1,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.28

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