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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.59, 1,760.16 and 855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.59, 1,760.16 and 855.28 is: 1,181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.59 : 1,760.16 = 855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.59/1,760.16 = 855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.59x = 1,760.16 × 855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.59x = 1,505,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,429.64/1,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.11

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