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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.68, 1,760.66 and 1,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.68, 1,760.66 and 1,051.42 is: 1,452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.68 : 1,760.66 = 1,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.68/1,760.66 = 1,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.68x = 1,760.66 × 1,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.68x = 1,851,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,197.54/1,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.29

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