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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.61, 1,758.90 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.61, 1,758.90 and 715.14 is: 986.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.61 : 1,758.90 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.61/1,758.90 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.61x = 1,758.90 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.61x = 1,257,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,859.75/1,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.86

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