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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.65, 1,914.18 and 757.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.65, 1,914.18 and 757.90 is: 1,138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.65 : 1,914.18 = 757.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.65/1,914.18 = 757.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.65x = 1,914.18 × 757.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.65x = 1,450,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,752.24/1,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.16

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