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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.56, 1,758.73 and 714.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.56, 1,758.73 and 714.95 is: 986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.56 : 1,758.73 = 714.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.56/1,758.73 = 714.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.56x = 1,758.73 × 714.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.56x = 1,257,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,405.80/1,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.54

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