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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.56, 1,758.99 and 715.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.56, 1,758.99 and 715.07 is: 986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.56 : 1,758.99 = 715.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.56/1,758.99 = 715.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.56x = 1,758.99 × 715.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.56x = 1,257,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,802.70/1,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.85

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