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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.65, 1,911.67 and 754.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.65, 1,911.67 and 754.43 is: 1,131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.65 : 1,911.67 = 754.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.65/1,911.67 = 754.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.65x = 1,911.67 × 754.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.65x = 1,442,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,209.75/1,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.46

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