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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.61, 1,759.02 and 750.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.61, 1,759.02 and 750.54 is: 1,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.61 : 1,759.02 = 750.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.61/1,759.02 = 750.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.61x = 1,759.02 × 750.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.61x = 1,320,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,214.87/1,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.78

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