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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.58, 1,760.19 and 1,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.58, 1,760.19 and 1,055.88 is: 1,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.58 : 1,760.19 = 1,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.58/1,760.19 = 1,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.58x = 1,760.19 × 1,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.58x = 1,858,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,549.42/1,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.17

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