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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.65, 1,758.92 and 715.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.65, 1,758.92 and 715.05 is: 986.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.65 : 1,758.92 = 715.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.65/1,758.92 = 715.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.65x = 1,758.92 × 715.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.65x = 1,257,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,715.75/1,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.71

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