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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.60, 1,759.22 and 751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.60, 1,759.22 and 751 is: 1,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.60 : 1,759.22 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.60/1,759.22 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.60x = 1,759.22 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.60x = 1,321,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,174.22/1,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.54

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