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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.63, 1,909.47 and 746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.63, 1,909.47 and 746.25 is: 1,117.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.63 : 1,909.47 = 746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.63/1,909.47 = 746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.63x = 1,909.47 × 746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.63x = 1,424,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,941.99/1,274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.93

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